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November 23, 2015

What is essential to your life?

Some of the clients we've helped remain in my mind because their stories touch something deep within me. Many years ago we helped an older woman who lived on a...

November 11, 2015

Category: CCSC Stories

I recently spoke with a few clients

CCSC helps families and individuals who undergo short-term crises. Sometimes we pay part of their rent or utilities, preventing homelessness or substandard living conditions. A volunteer follows up a few months later...

October 30, 2015

Category: CCSC Stories

I'm grateful to help a caregiver

By a certain age, most of us have had the responsibility for caring for an aging parent. It is is hard work, no matter whether it is a short or...

September 9, 2015

Category: CCSC Stories

I'm sharing a client success story today

Our JobNet Manager recently shared this client story: "John" was laid off from a construction company that saw its business decline with the decrease in oil prices. His lack of...

August 3, 2015

Category: CCSC Stories

A story from the neighborhood

Recently CCSC's Office Manager and I were visiting with a neighbor whose business is near our offices. His building is a pedestal building: the parking lot is on the ground...

July 24, 2015

Category: CCSC Stories

I should have posted this on Father's Day...

Our food pantries help all kinds of families, including single parents raising children. Most of those single parents are women, but a small percentage are men. This summer we've helped...

July 1, 2015

Category: CCSC Stories

Are you rich in what matters?

If he were alive, today would be my father's 76th birthday. I miss him a lot, and as the years have passed, my gratitude for having him in my life...

May 24, 2015

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Thank you from a mother

Recently we received a thank you note from a mother: I'm writing this letter to tell you how thankful I am for all the help you have given me and...

April 8, 2015

Category: CCSC Stories

We have the best stories...

After Hurricane Ike hit our coast, and after her husband left her, she was distraught and walking in her neighborhood. She told us a woman (who she'd never seen before) walked...

March 31, 2015

Category: CCSC Stories

Does confidence matter? How about friendship?

This afternoon I spent time in one of the Martha's Way classes, visiting with the students (who are all women). Four graduated today and are about to embark on building their business, so...

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