On 5/20/2013 11:31 AM, Ema Nymton wrote:
>
> The churches in our county, have Interfaith, every church in the county
> contributes money to the cause and some of the church members donate
> their time. If someone comes to the church needing help, they are sent
> to Interfaith. They have a food bank, second-hand clothing, daycare for
> people looking for jobs, classes in how to write a resume, counseling.
> This keeps people from going to every church in town, asking for gas to
> get home, money for food and diapers for the baby. You go to one place,
> Interfaith.
>
> Becca
>
Interfaith sociaties are great. 30+ years ago I found myself in a real
financial bind. I couldn't pay my utility bill or afford much in
groceries. Yes, I was working but I still needed help.

Someone told me to contact the Jewish Community Center. I remember
saying I'm not Jewish and they said it doesn't matter. I called them.
They said bring in copies of your utility bills. They paid it. I'm
eternally grateful for their help. They also told me about the food bank.

After I dug myself out of that hole (read: got a divorce and paid off
his debts) I started donating to the JCC. Also to the food bank. I'm
more likely to give them money than buy things to put in a collection bin.

Jill