We have a friend, Angie Corrigan, who is the founder of Greater Is He Women's Home in Decatur. They will be a transitional home there in Decatur...the women will be paroled from the prison in Decatur--and will be moving in its first residents in May. Below there is a list of needs...if you are able to meet those needs once, or on a monthly basis..that would be amazing! I think it would be fantastic if we could all shower this home with the love of Jesus and bless these women as they begin anew. If you find a good deal on a toiletry item once, or are cleaning out your home, or your cabinets...please keep this ministry in mind! Contact info is listed on their website, and they also do have a facebook group. I spoke with Angie today and she also requested donations of notebooks or journals for the women to use in their Bible Study, computer/printer paper, and writing utensils. If I find out there is need of anything else, I'll post it! Thanks in advance for your kindness and compassion for these women and your giving hearts!
http://www.greaterishewomenshome.org/
How You Can Help...
Proposed Monthly Budget & Need:
Rent/Mortgage $500
Utilities $250
Insurance $250
Housemother $1000
Daytime Staff $800
Groceries/Misc $600
TOTAL BUDGET $3,400--You can give online on the website too!
Every person's support is vital to the home, no matter how much or little!
Volunteer Services Needed:
Bible Study facilitators (no experience needed)
Care Team (each woman will have a specific team to help her meet initial needs upon release: transportation to Dr checkups, getting her ID card, copies of birth cert, clothing, etc.)
Mentors
Musicians/bands/singers to lead worship
Those who can share talents or skills on Saturdays for special projects & events (i.e. sewing, cooking, manicures, painting)
Donations/Items Needed:
Toiletry items
Linens/towels/curtains
Kitchen items
Clothing
Media (TV's, radios, DVD players, Christian books/CDs/DVD/movies)
Notebooks & pens
Health items (hand weights, fitness DVDs, workout equipment)
Blessings to you!
Amanda
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