Help Fund Emergency Shelter!

I recently stopped in at Arise for Social Justice, a grassroots organization in Springfield. It is a beehive of local people working constantly to help the homeless, poor, and hungry. Phones are ringing with calls for help, computers are working to find housing, children of destitute people are given food.

Recently a grandmother, with her granddaughter, who she had raised since she was 7 months old, were turned away from shelter by the Dept. of Housing and Community Development because they hadn't been officially eviced from an apartment--they had been put out by a family member. They had to seek overnight shelter in a church. 50% of homeless people are turned away by DHCD because they do not fit neatly into official categories. But all homeless people need help!

The Arise staff helps people every day, often out of their own pockets, the need is so great. Please donate to this very worthy organization, run by tireless, dedicated people out of a tiny storefront in a city where many poor and homeless people are struggling. Emergency funds are needed almost every day. Please give what you can.

As someone who loves and supports Arise, I will be so grateful to you for your help. You will very possibly be saving a life!