Interfaith Ministries
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Bringing God's people together to serve God's people in need
“ If anyone
has material
possessions
and sees his
brother in need
but has no pity
on him, how can
the love of God
be in him?
 
Dear children,
let us not love
with words
or tongue
but with actions
and in truth. ”
I John 3:17-18

How we help

A Few Statistics from Interfaith Ministries for 2009

Emergency Assistance:
In 2009 we served 1541 individuals and their families.  They received  $134,616.00 in emergency assistance.
 
• Utilities - $84,389
• Rent/Mortgage - $15,572
• Prescriptions - $17,146
• Dental $10,069
• Miscellaneous - $7440
 
Homeless:
In Addition to providing rent and utility assistance to prevent eviction, Interfaith Ministries, Inc. worked with the Homeless Coalition of Northeast Alabama to address the issues of homelessness in the City of Anniston and Calhoun County.
• The Open Door -  assisted 119 homeless individuals in 2009
 
Holiday assistance:
• Christmas Clearing House - $41,600.00 - assisted more than 1,343 individuals, 318 families in 2009
 
Prescription Medicine:
• SeniorRx Long Term Rx - has accessed $21,528,204 in free medication for clients with long term prescription needs
 
Food:
• Meals On Wheels  - delivers meals to home bound persons who are disabled and/or elderly.  Presently 90 persons are being served, and of those,  43% are free meals
 
Dental Care:
• Adult Dental Program - provides services to economically disadvantaged adults who cannot afford dental care.  This past year, 232 clients were served in the clinic and through dental appointments with local dentist.
 
Education:
• School Supplies - $1,190.00 - assisted 30 children
 
Angel Tree Camp:
• 35 children who had a parent in prison experienced a week long free day camp
 
 
1431 Gurnee Avenue, Anniston, Alabama  /  256-237-1472     Monday - Thursday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM