Sharing and Caring Hands

I went in there to get help, but decided it was not for me… Be prepared for blasting oldie-​type music that is annoying and not necessary to put on a good «vibe.»
After an argument with a woman’s situation explaining about her and her cousin who were in need of a check, I saw Mary Jo’s face curl up, like a real mean old woman after this black women was trying to explain to Mary Jo her situation and she went over to another old man and made disparaging comments about race and «these people.» It was really an upsetting situation to witness and the the big security guy yelling at her to leave was scary.
And after this black woman had left, Mary and other staff were talking about how they got the check they had given her, back from her, and were proud of it like money-​hungry people like they had done some good deed. Now, the black woman was apparently mad enough to yell, «Fuck you Mary,» as she stormed out. If you don’t want to be around those situations, which come with the territory of people in poverty, don’t go here! They only help with ID. s, Birth Certificates, and other stuff, but not travel experiences, motel vouchers (like the guy on the phone told me), personal checks and the shelter’s are they best they can do. If you’re a woman with a kid, I think you get more help. Be prepared to show ID, and give them your SS number too.

Don’t expect anything but a headache and poor service. I have only been able to get there at 2:45, they say that they are open till 3 on the phone but won’t even give you a post it not that allows you to get food in the basement. If you call and ask about why they close early they will still tell you they close at 3 and say they closed early today and rudely hang up on you. I would suggest donating your time and money elsewhere.

This is my favorite charity.
They are so good about helping people who really need help. Mary Jo Copeland who runs the operation started it many years ago and has grown it the organization is today.
As Mary Jo once told me she helps people that are so poor they have no relatives. I wouldn’t believe it unless I had seen it myself.
She has done it all with private funds and refuses to take governmental aid. Cheers to her.
Besides providing food, medical and dental care she has built a building with apartments for mothers and children to live while they are in transition to get their feet back on the ground. She provides them with food, shelter, daycare and clothing for them. In turn they need to show progress for finding employment, housing and education if they choose.
I have provided clothing, food, time and my money to the organization as i can. My children also have and I will continue to in the future.