Dear Congregants of Westminster Presbyterian Church,
Thank you for your donation of $248.65 to ICM. If you have supported ICM for a long time or are just starting, thank you for hanging on with us to help make a difference in people’s lives.
With the new year, we are noticing that some things never change: many people are still coming to us for their basic needs. It seems that our economic problems sift down and hurt the poor people more than some of the rest of us.
Frequently we serve 50 - 60 families in one day. That’s an average of approximately 250 total individuals. Many have children with them — little ones who know nothing of life’s luxuries. Our children are cared for in Love Corner, an area where they play while parents receive services they came in for. We stock the Love Corner with educational toys, big cars and kitchen sets. The children run towards that area early in the morning when the family first comes in.
Jack had worked hard all his life in construction. But he was no longer working because of multiple surgeries for a bad back and knees. He was raising three grandchildren by himself and had a disability income of $900 a month. Jack came to ICM as school started last fall, and needed school supplies and clothes for the children. He described it as being "down on his luck." ICM staff helped him with food and other basics, and helped him pick out clothing for his grandchildren. Jack has been back since, and tells staff he "prays for this place."
We really appreciate you and your commitment to this agency. Of course, we couldn’t do it without you!
Sincerely,
Renea Gentry, MC, CFRE
Executive Director