How We Help Overcome Poverty

Food Programs

• Food Programs summary:  We offer a food pantry and a mobile dinner program during the summer for those in need. Learn more about how we help cure hunger.

Utility Assistance

• Utility Assistance program summary:  No one should have to choose between heating their home during the frigid winter months and putting food on the table, and yet, sadly, many are forced to make that very choice. That's why we are grateful to work with Black Hills Energy to offer utility assistance via HeatShare funds. Learn more about HeatShare.

Material Assistance

• August: Back-to-School Extravaganza. We provide school supplies to the families of K-12 students in Adams County every August before the start of the school year. 
• November: Thanksgiving Meal. We provide a complete Thanksgiving meal to anyone in need.
• December: Christmas Assistance. Parents select new toys for their children and receive a holiday ham and gift card to a local grocery store. 

Pathway of Hope

• Pathway of Hope population served:  The goal of Pathway of Hope is to guide families with children 18 years and younger through crisis to a place of stability in order to ultimately break the intergenerational cycle of poverty. 
• We offer strengths-based casework, providing services such as:
  • financial counseling and planning
  • goal setting with manageable action steps
  • job training, referrals and employment assistance
  • assistance with securing housing and childcare
  • emotional and spiritual support 
• Pathway of Hope program summary:  Pathway of Hope works with people where they are, offering practical guidance to help families overcome obstacles and achieve their big-picture goals.