Eric is an example on how close we all are to disaster. Eric worked for UPS for 20 years in another state. He was let go and didn’t have the funds to sustain himself until he found another job. He moved here 8 years ago for another job prospect, but it didn’t last very long.… Continue reading This is Eric
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This is John
Meet John. He is our first homeless guest at the 2023 warming station at The Family Center. John has been homeless for two years. He had a place to live a few years ago but due to the pandemic he could not hold on to it. He has family in Columbia, but he is not… Continue reading This is John
This is what we do
As the Executive Director, I do not normally get a chance to interact with the people we serve. I am usually stuck in my office with stacks of paper all over my desk (and floor), moving from one project to the next or applying for a new grant. Every once in awhile you might see… Continue reading This is what we do
Planting seeds
About 3 years ago we started a wonderful program to mentor jail inmates through The Family Center. Well, we accidently created this program… We didn’t know what we were doing at the time, but we are so grateful we did… let me explain. A few years ago, I gave the Chief Deputy of the Maury County Sherriff’s… Continue reading Planting seeds
Homeless, yet he gave so others could eat.
We have homeless in our little community. Not a lot, but we have them. People are homeless for lots of reasons; loss of job, drug or alcohol issues, mental health issues. Some are homeless for a long time, some for just a little bit. Many move on when they find we don’t have a shelter… Continue reading Homeless, yet he gave so others could eat.
400 turkeys… because yes, we are crazy!
I didn’t want to get up this morning, I will admit it. It was cold outside, raining and we spent 3 hours begging for candy the night before. My feet hurt, my head hurt, the bed was really warm, I sneezed…. I had lots of excuses. However, the reality was… today is Turkey Box sign up day.… Continue reading 400 turkeys… because yes, we are crazy!
This is Maury 