The Holidays are a time for giving and with Christmas just around the corner it’s easy to forget the people who are not in your immediate life. You forget the people who won’t have any presents or even enough food this holiday season due to their low income. According to the US Census Bureau 15 percent of the people in tarrant county live in poverty. One of the many organizations trying to help these people is Community Link. What is Community Link? Located on 300 Belmont St, Saginaw, TX 76179 Community Link is a non-profit organization that relies on volunteers and donations to help our neighbors in the Northwest tarrant county community. With the support of businesses, churches and volunteers in the area people can get the assistance and
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Community Link serves many families and individuals in the following zip codes in our area: 76052, 761114, 76131, 76137, 76179 covering 164 square miles. The income for one person requirements includes an annual making of $21,775, $1,815 monthly, and $419 weekly. A family of four would meet the poverty income by making $44,863 annually, $3,739 monthly, and $863 weekly. Each of the amounts based on the federal poverty guidelines 2015-2016. Once they qualify, families can get help up to 4 times in a 12 month period, but senior citizens (65+) and the disabled may qualify for monthly assistance. Remember its not just the kids that are going without items they need. We donated two magnifying glasses for those seniors who have difficulty reading, but other donations such as canes and walkers are always needed. This upcoming Saturday Community Link will host a christmas event for all the families it serves. Christmas dinner boxes that contain ham or turkey will be handed out to needy families. New unwrapped toys will be available for parents to select for their children. There will also be christmas carolers, coffee hot cocoa, snacks, and even Mr. and Mrs. Clause. My family is planing to donate more food before the event this weekend and to do this every year especially during the holiday …show more content…
When volunteering you have to fill out a release form if your between the age 13 through 17 and have to be accompanied by a parent or guardian. When you walk in to the building you can sense that everyone is their for the same reason to help the community, to end hunger, and better those who are in need. With the new facility it gives you a welcoming feel and could see the different activities that happenen their like how they stored and served the food. My experience with Community Link has been eye opening, not yet having the chance to personally volunteer and help at the facility, walking in and seeing what goes on and reading the others who have volunteered comments like Marcie who said“ Thank you for all you do! It has really helped our family out.” “I was beyond blessed by your loving volunteers and staff. You helped our family in such a great time of need not just with providing food for us, but also by your supportive uplifting staff and a genuine attitude of caring and support. Thank you for being a blessing to not just my family but or whole community. You have not just given us provision today, but put hope in
Community Link serves many families and individuals in the following zip codes in our area: 76052, 761114, 76131, 76137, 76179 covering 164 square miles. The income for one person requirements includes an annual making of $21,775, $1,815 monthly, and $419 weekly. A family of four would meet the poverty income by making $44,863 annually, $3,739 monthly, and $863 weekly. Each of the amounts based on the federal poverty guidelines 2015-2016. Once they qualify, families can get help up to 4 times in a 12 month period, but senior citizens (65+) and the disabled may qualify for monthly assistance. Remember its not just the kids that are going without items they need. We donated two magnifying glasses for those seniors who have difficulty reading, but other donations such as canes and walkers are always needed. This upcoming Saturday Community Link will host a christmas event for all the families it serves. Christmas dinner boxes that contain ham or turkey will be handed out to needy families. New unwrapped toys will be available for parents to select for their children. There will also be christmas carolers, coffee hot cocoa, snacks, and even Mr. and Mrs. Clause. My family is planing to donate more food before the event this weekend and to do this every year especially during the holiday …show more content…
When volunteering you have to fill out a release form if your between the age 13 through 17 and have to be accompanied by a parent or guardian. When you walk in to the building you can sense that everyone is their for the same reason to help the community, to end hunger, and better those who are in need. With the new facility it gives you a welcoming feel and could see the different activities that happenen their like how they stored and served the food. My experience with Community Link has been eye opening, not yet having the chance to personally volunteer and help at the facility, walking in and seeing what goes on and reading the others who have volunteered comments like Marcie who said“ Thank you for all you do! It has really helped our family out.” “I was beyond blessed by your loving volunteers and staff. You helped our family in such a great time of need not just with providing food for us, but also by your supportive uplifting staff and a genuine attitude of caring and support. Thank you for being a blessing to not just my family but or whole community. You have not just given us provision today, but put hope in