The Power of Giving Making a Difference Every

The Power of Giving™ Making a Difference Every Day

Help the Homeless o Many of our citizens are currently living on the streets o Help our homeless citizens by donating your time, money, or goods o Improve the quality of life for those who don’t have a stable home 12/12/2021 The Power of Giving 2

How Giving Helps o Promotes awareness o Provides supplies o Educates people 12/12/2021 The Power of Giving 3

Giving Can Mean. . . o Donating your time and expertise o Donating money o Donating supplies 12/12/2021 The Power of Giving 4

How Our Agency Helps o o o Career counseling Job skills training Temporary housing Thrift shop with career-appropriate clothing Healthy, nutritious meals Follow-up assessment 12/12/2021 The Power of Giving 5

A Six-Step Plan 1. Provide immediate survival assistance 2. Assess the individual’s physical, emotional, and mental needs 3. Offer temporary housing and job training 4. Assist in job placement 5. Transition to independent living 6. Follow up to assess progress 12/12/2021 The Power of Giving 6

What People are Saying “Without the support of good people in our community who want to make a difference, our family would not have been able to stay together last year when I was unable to find work. “ --Trisha K. 12/12/2021 The Power of Giving 7

In the News In a recent study at Purdue University, it was shown that the return on investment (ROI) for investing in job skills training programs for people living below the poverty line is approximately 5: 1. 12/12/2021 How is this money generated? When you train people who are currently receiving government assistance, they can get jobs and stop needing those payments. In addition, they begin paying income taxes, sales taxes, and property taxes as income rises and property is purchased. The Power of Giving 8

How to Get Involved o Find a local chapter or organization Call our office for a referral Visit our Web site Refer to the handout you received today o Attend an event such as a Walkathon or other benefit Sign up at our Web site Publicize the event at work Get friends involved o Volunteer your services Serve food at our soup kitchen Gather and distribute food pantry items Tutor at-risk children in reading and math 12/12/2021 The Power of Giving 9

You Make a Difference With every dollar you donate or every hour you spend, you make a difference. 12/12/2021 The Power of Giving 10