Metropolitan Ministries’ Post

Our application inbox is consistently filled with single mothers facing eviction, living in shelters, in their cars or on the streets with their babies. They are homeless and trying to survive without basic necessities.. Did you know that eviction is second leading cause of homelessness in families with children? According to National Homelessness Law Center, nationally, nearly two out of five people became homeless through involuntary displacement from their housing and 75% of those households end up with less than half of their income to pay for necessities such as food, medicine, transportation, or childcare. The need is great, and the potential impact remains. We have unfunded single mothers and children that need assistance. Don’t feel obligated, but if you’d like to create impact, you can choose to donate to our Basic Needs Fund at upliftingwomen.org/donate. #directfinancialimpact #nonprofit #womensupportingwomen #supportwithinreach

Our application inbox is consistently filled with single mothers facing eviction, living in shelters or living on the streets, with their children. Homeless and trying to survive without basic necessities while courageously trying to navigate securing safe housing. Did you know that eviction is second leading cause of homelessness in families with children? According to @National Law Center on Homelessness and Poverty, nationally, nearly two out of five people became homeless through involuntary displacement from their housing and 75% of those households end up with less than half of their income to pay for necessities such as food, medicine, transportation, or childcare. The need is great, and the potential impact continues to rise, as many unfunded single mothers and children currently need assistance. Don’t feel obligated, but if you’d like to create impact, you can choose to donate to our Basic Needs Fund at upliftingwomen.org/donate to support a single mom in crisis and facing eviction. #directfinancialimpact #nonprofit #womensupportingwomen #supportwithinreach

10- to 19-year-old youth have no place to run for 350 days #AndCounting. 350 days. Still, there's no safe harbor for homeless minors and young adults anywhere in Ocean or Monmouth County, #NJ. No all-in-one beds, food, clothes, free case management, mental health assessments, treatments, groups, and referrals for youth. There's no place for the #Runaway. There's no home for the #Throwaway. When the only options for safe shelter are hours away from home, it deters youth from seeking services they know they need. It denies the opportunity for #family reunification services. Please, support CLCL Foundation , a registered 501(c)(3) created to #RestoreSafeHaven access. CLCL still needs more Board and Advisory members. Donations are #TaxDeductible and are needed to implement our innovative approaches to #ENDYouthHomelessness. https://clclfoundation.org

💡 Giving money to the homeless doesn’t always drive best outcomes. It may not address root cause of homelessness, potentially perpetuating the issue. Funds we raise provide so much more than just temporary relief—our mission is to end homelessness. Donations to HOME do this👇 🏠 Help homeless people receive shelter, health, and social services ⚖️ Prevent episodes of homelessness 🤝 Empower and support our public, private, and community partners to improve their response to individuals and families experiencing homelessness 📊 Track progress in preventing, reducing, and ending homelessness By supporting HOME, you are not only helping the homeless—you’re also aiding the journey out of homelessness 💚 You can help by making a donation at https://home.bm/donate/

1 in 2 U.S. families cannot afford enough diapers, and the problem continues to grow. This diaper need not only affects the babies, who are more likely to face health issues, but also puts stress on the entire family. When a parent spends extra time taking their child to the hospital or loses child care because of a lack of diapers, it makes getting ahead that much more difficult. Babies of Homelessness has tackled diaper need head-on, and we’ve accomplished a lot of great things, including distributing more than 1.5 million total diapers and delivering hope to thousands of families in Western Washington. But like any nonprofit, funding is key to accomplishing our mission, and with our services more vital to the community than ever before, each donation makes a huge impact. One way you can help us deliver hope for the holidays is by spreading the word about our year-end fundraising efforts. Use this image to tell your friends and family why supporting Babies of Homelessness is important to you, and let them know how they can help a family experiencing homelessness by making a donation at https://lnkd.in/g-cc7WjA.

NOVEMBER 11-18 IS HUNGER AND HOMELESSNESS AWARENESS WEEK! Today kicks off National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week. You can help make a difference to support those in need in many ways, here’s how: ▸ Volunteering at a food bank and soup kitchen—you can bring the whole family to help! ▸ Hosting a collection or purchasing non-perishable foods and donating them to TPCS or food banks in your area. ▸ Buying a homeless person a hot meal or asking them what their immediate needs are. Often a pack of socks or warm clothes in the winter makes a big difference, but it’s not up to us to decide what someone might need. ▸ Making a financial donation to TPCS or an organization in your area that helps the homeless and hungry. ▸ Engaging your house of worship, community-based organization, and/or company to find ways to support organizations like TPCS as a group. It may seem overwhelming at times, but it’s really easy to make a big impact in your community. Get started by making a difference today! #volunteer #donate #homelessness #hhweek

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"48 Hours" can be the difference between a life of heartache and a life of hope. Alone, scared, hungry, out of money, and often without an I.D – newly homeless and at-risk youth will make bad decisions that they can’t take back... unless our Street Outreach volunteers find them first. For the month of April, they will work harder than ever to hit known hotspots (under bridges, bus stations, city parks) to distribute sleeping bags, clothing, food packs, and hygiene products and connect these kids with emergency housing, outreach centers and vital resources and referrals. We want them to know they have options, that there is a way out, and there are caring adults who believe in them – so they can move forward with hope. Need help or know a youth who does? Get Help https://buff.ly/3U3ytyX #48Hours #48HoursToSaveALife #StandUpInAction #StandUpForKids #Outreach #Charity #Nonprofit See less

Women in vulnerable situations are facing challenges due to the high cost of living and basic essentials. Unfortunately, gaps in support, lack of adjustment in financial aid, and the time it takes to receive aid are only making it harder for them. It's crucial that businesses and individuals continue to offer support to help bridge this gap. #womenempowerment #financialaid #supportneeded