Making a Difference Every Day Making a Difference Every Day 11/15/2018 The Power of Giving™ Making a Difference Every Day The Power of Giving

Making a Difference Every Day 11/15/2018 Many of our citizens are currently living on the streets Help our homeless citizens by donating your time, money, or goods Improve the quality of life for those who don’t have a stable home Homelessness is one of the most prevalent problems of our age, extending now to mothers and children. Help the Homeless The Power of Giving 11/15/2018 The Power of Giving

Making a Difference Every Day 11/15/2018 The homeless who need shelter The unemployed who need jobs The community organizations who provide services Stress the importance of giving. Lend A helping hand to . . . The Power of Giving 11/15/2018 The Power of Giving

Making a Difference Every Day 11/15/2018 Donating your time and expertise Donating money Donating supplies Remind audience that giving doesn’t just mean writing a check. Giving Can Mean . . . The Power of Giving 11/15/2018 The Power of Giving

How Our Agency Helps Career counseling Job skills training Temporary housing Thrift shop with career-appropriate clothing Healthy, nutritious meals Follow-up assessment How Our Agency Helps The Power of Giving 11/15/2018

A Six-Step Plan Provide immediate survival assistance Assess the individual’s physical, emotional, and mental needs Offer temporary housing and job training Assist in job placement Transition to independent living Follow up to assess progress A Six-Step Plan The Power of Giving 11/15/2018

“Without the support of good people in our community who want to make a difference, our family would not have been able to stay together last year when I was unable to find work.” --Trisha K. What people are saying

In a recent study at Purdue University, it was shown that the return on investment (ROI) for investing in job skills training programs for people living below the poverty line is approximately 5:1. That means for every one dollar invested, you can expect a return of five dollars. How is this money generated? When you train people who are currently receiving government assistance, they can get jobs and stop needing those payments. In addition, they begin paying income taxes, sales taxes, and property taxes as income rises and property is purchased. In the News

Making a Difference Every Day 11/15/2018 Find a local chapter or organization Call our office for a referral Visit our Web site Refer to the handout you received today Attend an event such as a Walkathon or other benefit Sign up at our Web site Publicize the event at work Get friends involved Volunteer your services Serve food at our soup kitchen Gather and distribute food pantry items Tutor at-risk children in reading and math Give some examples of ways to get involved in our community, such as the annual walkathons for AIDS, breast cancer, multiple sclerosis, and so on. How to Get Involved The Power of Giving 11/15/2018 The Power of Giving

Making a Difference Every Day 11/15/2018 Helping others in any way can improve not only their lives but our own. The Power of Giving 11/15/2018 The Power of Giving