I believe if we were to survey our local neighbors, we would find that a high majority would agree on a few basic statements. The first is that there are people in our local community that are struggling with financial burdens. The second, that if we don't do something (anything!) our communities and citizens will cease to be successful and will begin to decline, which will have an adverse effect on all of us within the community. Here are three simple steps that can be taken that will address the needs listed above and will reduce the risk of community decline in your neighborhood. The first simple step is to identify what the needs are in your local community. Do you have a large percentage of families that are living below the poverty line? Do you have a large population of veterans? How are the elderly in your community? Are there any families that are unable to have enough food in their home? Is the unemployment rate higher than the national average in your city. Once you have identified the needs in your community, then you will be on your way to the next step, which is find an organization that is doing something to meet or address that need and see how you can participate in the work they are doing. You would be surprised just how many local non-profits are doing big work in your community, but are lacking in funds, volunteers, and resources to meet all the needs in the community. You can make a big difference in your community by donating your time or resources to help a local non-profit. After you have become involved in helping your community, the third step is to tell someone else about what is being done to help others throughout your city. If you have connected to a local non-profit, help spread the word about what they are doing so that more people can become involved and more people can be helped. If you are local to the CSRA and are interested in helping families, veterans, and the elderly that are homeless, consider becoming involved in what Head of the Giant Ministry is doing in the community. Currently, we are raising money to purchase a property for a new shelter for homeless women and children. As the second largest city in Georgia, Augusta has a large number of homeless men, women and children. Head of the Giant Ministry seeks to provide shelter along with a proven program that transitions the homeless in 90 or less. In fact the average stay in Head of the Giant Ministry's program is 72 days. Our program focuses on four key areas of a person's life: Mental Health, Physical Health, Financial Health, and Spiritual Health. The life coaching that each guest receives is tailored to their individual needs. Head of the Giant Ministry's program has seen over a 95% success rate of transitioning homeless families into stable housing, and the majority of those transitioned remained independently living in stable shelter for over two years. We need your help to continue to reach the homeless of the CSRA. To learn more about working with Head of the Giant Minsitry, please call Lavond Reynolds 706-496-1540 or Renee Reynolds 706-631-8205 for more information. We have several upcoming events listed below with links to these events on our website. Please help us spread the word! Attention savvy bargain shoppers! Now you can support Head of the Giant Ministry by making a $5 donation to HGM and receiving this ticket to a special Charity Sale at Belk Department Store. This ticket will entitle you to shop exclusive sale items deeply discounted from 20% - 70% off including items rarely placed on sale. Each ticket also serves as $5 off your total purchase during the sale. The first 100 people in the doors on the day of the sale will each receive a Belk gift card in an amount of $5 up to $1000!
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AuthorsLavond Reynolds is the executive director/founder of Head of the Giant Ministry, Inc. His desire to serve Christ by meeting the needs of the homeless in the CSRA comes from a compassion for people and personal experience. Archives
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