We had a staff meeting on Monday and as we talked around the table it was easy to be discouraged that there is not an abundance of jobs out there for our clients. People are getting jobs, but with employment now at 10.8% it is harder to find a job and the process takes longer.
Jackie, our Development Director asked for stories of what we are doing and helped us to see the positives in our day to day interactions with clients.
Kristy, our Operations Director highlighted some of the clients we saw in just one day- here are the excerpts:
Tuesday was a very busy day at CH. We had approx 72 clients walk in the door. Of those 67 were fed. (The number is much higher when you include all the family members)
Northland referred a mom and her son here for food—as the boy sat in the chair waiting while the mom was interviewed he said he was hungry. They were sent to the food pantry.
A woman who lost her job last week and whose husband is disabled were going to have their water shut off. The bill was paid and she was given job leads.*
Another client received help in paying for the state exam so that she could take the test to become a medical assistant.*
An elderly man who receives social security is living in his car with no air conditioning, was given food and the names of 2 shelters. He has a heart condition.
Another gentleman, who was in a terrible accident and has had 15 surgeries in 4 yrs, received food because his disability check just won’t cover everything. He has 3 kids—2 are joining the Army and the other is a full-time college student. He works when he can.
Most received prayer—all received a listening ear.
It’s a great deal more than job leads.
* Financial assistance is given as the Holy Spirit leads and benevolence funds are available.
These stories are just a sample of the types of people we see every day.
We can't do this alone. If you are not currently supporting Christian HELP, we ask you to pray about your part and let God lead you. Just $60.00 a month can put food on the table for a family of 4. Christian HELP not only feeds the body, but also the soul.
Thank you for your prayers.
