We condemn the recent unjust killing of George Floyd and the unacceptable long list of Black people who were killed before him. The murder of George Floyd highlights the urgency and necessity of the work we've started in line with our values of social justice and racial equity.
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What an extraordinary few months it has been! At MOM, we are doing our best to track the need and respond in the safest way we can for the overall, long-term health of our community. Learn about ongoing changes to our programs and how you can assist!
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Jerry started volunteering in the early 90s. Since then, he has served on the Board, helped in the food pantry, mentored Spanish-speaking clients, worked in the gardens and more.
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You may have heard about the CARES Act and its direct financial assistance for small businesses, nonprofits and employees. The CARES Act includes a number of other important provisions, including ones that encourage charitable giving from both individuals and corporations.
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MOM has a variety of seasonal programs designed to help families with specific needs during certain times of the year. Made possible through the time and generosity of volunteers and donors, these programs demonstrate the community’s involvement in MOM’s work.
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In 1984, Oakwood Lutheran Church approached MOM and asked for assistance in determining the needs of seniors in our community.The result was the formation of The Project for Older People, known as POP. In 2010, the name of the program changed to Seniors Program. Yet through the years, the goals have stayed the same.
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From the beginning, MOM has worked to create housing stability and prevent homelessness, utilizing a variety of programs to address the housing needs of people in our community. Those efforts continue to today. MOM gave out 516 grants last year as part of our Stable Housing Program which now includes rent assistance, Good Samaritan funds and utility assistance.
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Truly a community program, the Clothing Center grew from the idea of a dedicated volunteer in 1999. Throughout twenty years of moves and changes, the Clothing Center has remained a completely volunteer-staffed enterprise while expanding to serve more people. Last year alone, the Clothing Center distributed 127,000 pounds of clothing.
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Thanks to the support of the community, the Food Pantry has grown and adapted to meet the needs of people in our community and reflect current best practices. We have gone from distributing 34,000 pounds in 1990 to 1.3 million pounds in 2019.
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During National Volunteer Week this week, we stop and reflect on the gifts you give to our community, today and everyday. And while we aren't together to tell you this in person, we wanted to share our thanks with you via this video from all of the MOM staff.
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