Living on a limited and fixed income in a time of economic recession can send an already struggling family or individual over the edge. In a time when people are losing their homes due to bad mortgage setups or nature’s disasters, the frustration and sense of hopelessness can be overwhelming. That is why Alabama Rural Ministry is designating November 7-14, 2009 as “Poverty Awareness Week” and focusing on the needs for home repair for struggling families. ARM’s director, Lisa Pierce, will be living in a small “shack/box” for a week or until $10,000 is raised. The proceeds will be used to repair homes in Lee, Macon, and Sumter Counties in Alabama.
The “shack/box” will be located in front of the AU Wesley Foundation along Gay Street (across from Tiger Rags). Lisa will have information about poverty in Alabama and specifically Lee and Macon Counties. This is a children’s event as well. Kids who give a $5 donation or more will receive a paint brush and be able to “paint” part of the box as a way to connect them with home repair and brighten the box. They then get to keep the brush. Other information will be available about tangible ways to volunteer and help families in our community. Rain or shine-we will be there but come help Lisa get out of the box as soon as possible and be a part of the solution to ending poverty.
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