2009 – A Year in Review 

· Family Help & Transient Services                        

Utilities 421 families                                           Spiritual & Financial counseling 151 individuals

Rent 159 families                                               Medical/dental assistance 20 individuals

Food orders 256 families                                    Disaster recovery                   

Transportation 7                                                Homeless assistance 18         

Emer. & transient lodging – 22 individuals           All lodging programs – 2,593 nights lodging                 

· Mission Youth Services 

1. Mission Youth Center Club – Over 100 at-risk kids, grades 1-12, involved in an after-school, evening, and week-end program providing: Tutoring Snacks Fun Sports Social Activities Bible Studies Computer 

2. New Life Youth Camp - Fun in the summer sun! Over 150 kids each summer

     Food Fun Games Fun Bible Stories Fun Spiritual Nurturing Learning Opportunities

3. Toys For Kids - Collected and given all year long

    Christmas – 211 kids: a box full of toys, packed stockings, arm full of teddy bears 

· Mission Food Services 

1. Community Café – hot, homestyle, nutritious meals for those who need a little extra help - volunteers from local churches help daily - 4,518 served 

2. Community Food Center , Dyersburg & Halls - food orders for families and individuals in time of need – 442 sacks given 

3. Food Giveaways – generous donations by local manufacturers and distributors made perishable food items available - an additional 433 food items were given 

4. Holiday Help – Food baskets: Easter 35, Thanksgiving 72, Christmas 205, Christmas fruit to approximately 210 inmates in jail 

Direct cost of food and donated food items funneled through all of our programs estimated at over $26,000. 

· Thrift & Help Stores 

Free & low-priced items                Giveaways this year:   Coats & clothing 42,305

Dyersburg & Halls                                                         Toys 11,168    Shoes 3,506

Open 6 days a week                                                                        Furniture & Household items 222

· Spiritual Ministries 

Counseling 151                                     Gospel tracts 141,584

Bibles 1,083                                          Bible Studies                         Christian Magazines 1,596

Bible correspondence courses               Weekly newspaper articles     Daily and weekly radio messages

**Dependency on Christ is the main thrust of all Mission programs.** 

· Emergency Assistance – Available 24 hours a day for those with special needs 

Community Support is the lifeblood of our ability to continue the multitude of programs in which we are currently engaged. Volunteers are faithful to give their time daily. Financial contributions, some given in memory of, some in honor of a person of the donor’s choice, are instrumental to the ongoing success of this Special Ministry. Your assistance and commitment to this daily effort are appreciated.

Our programs are so designed that at the close of each day, there is no need for any person to be homeless, hungry, or cold.