THE COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT

THE ALMS HOUSEBy

Anthony C. GilbertCommunity Health KHP 2240

Dr. Bush

Kids Assistance Program(KAP)

Began as a brain child of five local pastors The ALMS House was established as non-profit

agency in February 1984 Has twelve local churches with several

denominations Coordinates with Hope Mills, NC area school

social workers that packs food items every Friday

Provides for those that have nothing to eat over the weekend. For example during the snow storm we had back in January and February

Kids Assistance Program(KAP)

They provide funding, food, and volunteers

They have out-reach ministries-Fayetteville Urban Ministry, Operation Blessing, The Salvation Army, Catholic Charities, and The Kids Assistance Program, families and individuals must live within the area around Hope Mills, NC

The KAP actually started in 2011 and provides 200 bags per week is one of the MAJOR projects

Kids Assistance Program(KAP)

Food Items include: Bottle Water Single serving Cereal Raisins or Fruit Snack-Apple Sauce or Fruit Cup “Instant Lunch” (in cup) Ramen noodles/w

veg. Pop can food such as beanie weenies Shelf-Stable milk Cookies NO PEANUT ITEMS 1-gallon zip-lock freezer bags for packaging

Operation Lend a Hand

MARCH 27, 2014

LIBERTY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY PROVIDED DONATIONS

PROVIDED DRY GOODS FOR THE ALMS HOUSE FOR THE KIDS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

HELPING COLLECT THE DONATIONS UP AT THE LIBERTY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL

Operation Lend a Hand

THE ALMS HOUSE

This is a non-profit organization that I never knew existed in the Hope Mills, NC area. It also owns a donation shop for clothing just across the street from it.

The volunteers all spend their time helping the lower income families in our community. I felt a sense of warmth knowing that they take the time to take care of others. It made me feel blessed.

The Liberty Christian Academy my son goes to, took the time to do this. The driving force that started the donations project was led by the High School Cheer leaders, which help to collect the donations. I knew they did projects, but not like this one.

Summary

Anyone in the local area, it is available to help the lower income families

Anyone wanting to volunteer can help them package food, especially for the kids that need it or can’t get a healthy food source

For an old run down house, you would think that it wouldn’t be able accomplish what they do on a weekly basis, but manage to help others when others can’t help themselves