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Rowan Helping Ministries |
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Programs Crisis Assistance Network Soup Kitchen Overnight Shelter Eagle's Nest RHM West
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Rowan Helping Ministries puts God's Love into Action through the Crisis Assistance Network, Soup Kitchen, Overnight Shelter, and Eagle's Nest.
CAN's objectives are to give spiritual and emotional support to clients while their crisis is being identified and solutions are being sought. This program gives assistance with basic emergency needs such as food, utilities, housing, medicine and clothing. The assistance moves individuals and families towards independence. The unemployed and underemployed find grocery assistance to be one of the best ways to make ends meet. Food is donated from a variety of sources such as churches, local grocery stores, USDA and individuals to assist those in need. Many individuals who can afford to pay their rent, utilities or buy groceries cannot afford to buy clothes. The Clothing Center distributes clothing from infants to plus sizes to individuals in need. Surplus items are shared with the Salvation Army. Volunteers who work in the soup kitchen offer a hot, full course noon meal 365 days a year. For some it may be the only meal they receive that day. Each Sunday, God's Table provides a nutritious meal plus a 30 minute spiritual service. Many shelter guests are working yet cannot afford a place on their own. The shelter is open 365 days a year. An evening and breakfast meal is included for those staying in the shelter. A shower and a change of clothing is required. Case management services are also provided. Eagle's Nest I is Rowan County's first transitional housing meant to give families a chance to get back on their feet. Single parents with one to two children reside in four small efficiency apartments. Parents are required to work, pay a program fee and attend various self-improvement programs such as budgeting, counseling and parenting classes. For those who succeed and qualify, a habitat House may be approved. Eagle's Nest II is the newest transitional housing. The six units are reserved for individuals who are homeless but working. Residents also must pay a program fee and attend appropriate self-improvement programs.
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