PRISM = People Responding In Social Ministry
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The Mission: walk along-side families by providing support-based programs that encourage self-sufficiency.
The Philosophy: promote dignity with accountability through the belief that personal investment is needed in order to create positive change.
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The Services: from point-in-time crisis support to ongoing partnership to ensure success, PRISM takes a wholistic view in working with every individual that walks through their door. PRISM provides:
Emergency Programs: Food shelf that made 9,758 serves during 2004, as well as just-in-time housing assistance for 365 families.
Transportation Programs: PRISM Express (over 32,000 rides provided in 2004), Project Family Car (18 interest-free loans provided), Car Care Classes, Car Care Saturdays, Auto Repair, Ways to Work Loan Program.
Holiday Programs: Easter baskets, Holiday dinners, Toys for tots
Support Programs: Furniture / Household, Birthday Toy Shop, School supplies, budget counseling, Clothes closet (over 2000 serves in 2004), Career Clothing shop.
For more information, check out PRISM's web site, email them, or give them a call at 763.529.1350. Thank you for your consideration and support!
