Imagine what it feels like for a mom to wonder if her children will have a place to call home tomorrow. George might have returned from deployment to a home with no heat, no lights—maybe even no home at all. As a young dad facing a financial crisis and tough decisions, he found help and hope at Crisis Assistance Ministry through the support of our community.
What do these words really mean? What happens when they are taken away? But during the holiday season? When you have mouths to feed, bills to pay, and little ones to clothe and keep warm, trying to manage it all during the busiest time of year seems impossible. Instead, make a direct contribution to help stabilize nearby families facing a financial crisis. Your gift will help hardworking neighbors escape the threat of eviction or loss of utilities while empowering families with the resources to stabilize their families.
Wayfinders, a local nonprofit organization, funds summer activities for these students and matches them with year-round mentors from fourth grade through high school graduation. More than 18, households were served in person or through local partnerships. Children under 18 made up MLK Day invites us to consider how we can contribute to creating communities founded on love, compassion, and understanding.
For nearly 50 years, we at Crisis Assistance Ministry have been working on the front line to do just that by providing help, hope, and understanding to people struggling with limited financial resources. Every year, we collect thousands of coats for distribution through our Free Store and Partner Agency Network. We can help keep people warm by sharing the cold weather gear—hats, gloves, coats, blankets—so generously donated by our community.
This International Day of Charity is the perfect time to highlight the incredible power of giving back and the positive impact volunteers make on our community. So many volunteers came together this summer to make essentials available to families struggling with housing instability. How can my teen get involved? Where can I volunteer with my whole family? At Crisis Assistance Ministry, teens are encouraged to bring their energy and enthusiasm to help stabilize their neighbors.
