PCM Assists 82 Families During Second Quarter
The Presbyterian Community Ministry (PCM) provided financial and home repair and renovation assistance to 82 Lee County families during the second quarter of this year.
Total income for the quarter was $50,884; expenses were $40,997. Income included $9,850 from membership dues; $5,000 in donations; $6,000 in federal reimbursements for renovations; and $6,000 from our church’s Outreach Committee. Expenses included about $16,000 for utilities and about $14,000 for renovations.
Among those whom PCM helped last quarter were
• Lois, who was transferred by her company to work in Lee County but found that her job had been given to someone else after she had arrived and found housing. PCM paid her power bill while she was searching for another job.
• Joshua, whose permanent illness forced him to apply for social security, which requires an extended waiting period. Because his wife was needed at home to care for him and can work only part-time, they could not pay their rent on time and were facing eviction. PCM helped them to get caught up.
• Geneva, whose plumbing problem caused dirty water to drain into her backyard. Because she lives frugally on $900 a month, she could not afford to pay for the necessary repairs. PCM provided a plumber and funds for needed renovations.
Donations of any amount from our church members are always welcome. Those who wish to make a gift to PCM should send their checks to PCM, 143 East Thach Avenue, Auburn, AL 36830. Those wishing to become individual annual members ($250) or family members ($300) should send their checks to the same address.
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