Assistance Ministry
2007 Summary of Assistance at the Mission:
Reasons People Require
Assistance:
- Unskilled
and/or seasonal laborers
whose jobs shrink or
dry up during the cold,
winter months.They and
their families need a
little help until warm
weather breaks and work
is more plentiful.
- Women (and a
few men) who, because
of family break-ups
and divorce, suffer
financial hardships-often
severe and ongoing
for a considerable
time. It is not uncommon
to have a mother with
children come in who
is in shock because
her husband left her
and the children unexpectedly
with upcoming rents
and utilities threatening
further hardships.
- Older individuals
and married couples
trying to live on social
security that may have
an event such as an
accident or fire that
creates special needs
for them. Sometimes,
they simply do not
have sufficient retirement
income to meet expenses
and needs at this time
in their lives. (This
is a significant group
in size).
- People who are
out of work or in between
jobs, often due to
illness, surgeries
and accidents. Two
accident victims in
the first quarter of
'05 were left permanently
disables. They'd had
good jobs.
- Individuals
who are physically
and/or mentally handicapped
and may be waiting
on SSI applications.
- Young couples
who have not acquired
enough education to
earn a sufficient income
to run a household-but
have decided to marry
or live together anyway.
YOU
HELPED!
There was a young
woman who was sick
of an immoral life
as a "dancer" and
came for help. YOU
HELPED!
A real good neighbor
brought in his handicapped
neighbor for him to
get help with food
and furniture. YOU
HELPED!
A man who had had a
good job was severely
injured in an accident,
losing his means of
income and needed a
few things to try a
new way to support
himself. YOU HELPED!
A
young man and his girlfriend
came for help and we
asked them if they'd
ever heard the gospel
or about what it means
to be saved, they replied
that they hadn't but
that they would like
to know. After hearing
about Jesus, repentance
and reading and obeying
God's instructions
as explained in the
Bible, they both said
they wanted to pray
the sinners' prayer-and
did. YOU HELPED!
 Geno's Cafeteria
Serving free meals to the community. See location, phone and hours.
Thrift
Store
The store offers a low-cost
alternative to the community
by providing clothing,
appliances, shoes, books,
electronic equipment,
furniture and household
items such as dishes,
linens, etc. at very
reasonable prices. See location, phone and hours.
Food
Pantry
Assistance is given to
individuals in destitute
situations within our
community (Monroe and
surrounding counties).
Illness, disabilities,
recent marital break-ups,
unemployment, low-paying
jobs without benefits
are some of the contributing
factors that cause
individuals to seek help.
Retired and elderly living
on fixed incomes also
comprise a significant
need group. Individuals
whose homes have been
burnt-out also may receive
help as well as those
living on the streets. See location, phone and hours.
Job Search
We assist with the preparation of resumes and other job
related materials. We maintain lists of available jobs.
We provide advice on the process of getting and keeping
a job.
Other Cases
Backstreet Missions, Inc makes it a priority to help those
who want to help themselves. While we do have general guidelines,
each case is given thoughtful consideration based on the
existing situation. We also work with others in the community
to provide these needs.
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