Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Who are the Fayette Samaritans and the Real Life Center?

The Fayette Samaritans is a non-profit christian ministry that serves those in need in Fayette County. They provide temporary support in the means of food, clothing and financial support for selective emergency needs. Support for this agency comes from several churches, and local citizens. Office expenses do not exceed .06 percent for this organization, as it is run by several volunteers.

The Real Life Center is also a non-profit and helps provide citizens in need by offering several assistance programs. Some of the programs offered are: general assessment counseling, financial counseling, financial assistance of selective emergency needs, mentoring, food donations or food pantry, daily bread (weekly distribution of bread and pastries), clothing assistance, auto repairs, donations of furniture and household items, career help, and networking and referral services. It is run by several staff members and volunteers that are vital to the organization.

Both organizations fill a special need in Fayette County, and I am glad they are here to help. As well, in the past, these two groups have been beneficiaries of the Boy Scout "Scouting for Food" drives.

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