Dear Friend, Got plans this summer? For a lot of us, summer offers a breather from the rush of life. Children are out of school, families head on vacations, it’s time for fun in the sun! Summer means something different for local families coping with hunger and homelessness. When their kids no longer get free meals at school, it forces a tough decision, do I put food on the table or keep a roof overhead for my family? How you can help We hear stories of these impossible choices from the families at our centers. But with VOA, they're couragously changing their course: from struggles in the sweltering heat of summer, towards a better life. None of this support - food, shelter, treatment, counseling, housing - would be possible without you. I’m forever thankful for you, and your commitment to be the help and hope saving lives this summer! When mom Jenny and her daughter came to us on the brink of homelessness, kindness like yours provided family shelter and emergency relief. Jenny began taking VOA courses on personal finances and parenting while staying with us, and soon she was on her own again. Can you help our local response efforts, especially now as summer sees dips in supporter donations? Responding to families like Jenny's relies on immediate resources and skilled personnel - across hundreds of VOA locations. With your gift of $25, $50 or even $100 today, you can give so many more families that same feeling of relief, that same chance to rebuild their lives for summers to come. With gratitude for all you do, Tanisha Smith, Vice President P.S. Every donation makes a difference! And monthly donations go even further, ensuring we can respond with emergency relief and support whenever it's needed. Consider joining this specially committed group of VOA partners today. |
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