First Fruits Friday - ALICE

Last week, we had the opportunity to participate in the presentation of  "United for Alice,'' which is a movement that includes partners in more than half of the U.S. states and counting. ALICE stands for (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) and is represented by households that earn just above the Federal Poverty Level or the Income Limit to apply for Public Assistance Programs.    However, these wages are most often not enough to make ends meet.  These earners simply can not afford the basics of housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, and technology.  These struggling households often labor to avoid financial ruin, while keeping our local communities running.

A big portion of our clients are ALICE and that is why the material help we provide is so important. Little things like providing the diaper supply for the week make such a big impact in a household that is forced to make impossible choices each day. Data from the National Diaper Bank Network shows that 47% of families have to choose between diapers and food for their child.

The need for help is so big right now in our community and for our clients, so we want to thank our supporters. Because of your generosity, we are able to be helpful to the mothers we serve, who are mostly single mothers and heads of these households. Please continue with your much needed support.

The Bible says in Proverbs 19:17 "Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will repay him for his deed."

Every day, we see this generosity fulfilled by YOU!! Thank you so much to God for His provision through our generous ministry partners.  We can not do what is necessary for these mothers without your support. Thank you so much!