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Eliminating Poverty from the Inside Out |
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Monday, 07 May 2012 00:00 |
EMPOWERING REAL PEOPLE TO MAKE REAL CHANGE
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At Springfield Victory Mission, we don't focus on the "issues" of homelessness and poverty. We zero in on the real people who are affected by these challenges and help them find real change.
Real people like Donnie ... After years of substance abuse, financial failures, broken marriages and homelessness, he was ready for a fresh start, so he caught a bus to Springfield, hoping to find a new job. Instead, he found a new life at Victory Mission - renewing his relationship with God and graduating from our 12/12 Recovery Program.
Real people like Sheila ... Sheila's world was turned upside down when she was evicted from her house in 2010. Her three children were placed in foster care and she had to live in cheap hotels or with friends while she struggled to find housing. At this tough time, our Family Ministries gave Sheila food, clothing and Christmas gifts for her kids so she could save money for a new place to live. When she finally found one after several months, we helped her with furniture and household items.
Donnie and Sheila are just two of the many real people we minister to every day. Every year, Victory Mission provides about 100,000 nutritious meals and 45,000 nights of safe lodging to the hungry and homeless. Then, through our Bible-based programs and Christian love and guidance, we help them overcome the challenges that led to their desperate situations so they can begin their lives anew.
The needs are truly great here in our southern Missouri communities. But with your prayers and financial support - and that of all our concerned friends - we can continue to offer food, clothing, shelter and long-term life-transforming programs to many more people who are homeless, hungry and hurting. Your most generous gift today will make it possible for real people to make real change. We appreciate you!
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HOW TO HELP: - CLICK HERE to donate online - Mail your donation to Springfield Victory Mission - P.O. Box 2884, Springfield, MO 65801 - Call 417.864.2212 to donate by phone - Bring your donation to our Ministry Center (2nd Floor) - 1715 N. Boonville, Monday through Friday, 8am to 4pm
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Jim Harriger shares about Victory Mission & Victory Mission Trade School.
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MAY 17
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| Senior Luncheon |
| A free lunch for senior citizens. Call 417.831.6387 to RSVP. |
| Ministry Center - Chapel, 1715 N. Boonville, 11:15am |
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MAY 26
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| Saturday Social: Fellowship, Fun & Games! |
| An event featuring a variety of board games. Open to area shelter residents and Chapel guests. |
| Cook's Kettle, 200 W. Commercial, 3:30 - 4:30pm |
| Click here for more information |
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