Piecing Together the Financial Fabric of Our Mission

Category: Gospel Mission News Gospel Mission News
Published: 24 November 2023 24 November 2023

Have you ever considered what it takes to keep the furnace of goodwill burning? To keep the winds of change rustling, to keep the river of redemption flowing tirelessly? It may seem like a divine dance of unseen forces, but much like in the grand symphony of nature, each note hits home due to a meticulously planned composition. Each facet of our mission is no different, requiring careful and compassionate orchestration of resources.

Offering solace to the shattered and striving to uplift the downhearted, every breath of our mission hinges on a delicate balancing act of numerous fragments. And one of the most crucial among these is our financial structuring— the lifeblood that pumps vitality into our operations.

Let me invite you to step behind the curtain and witness the unseen beat of our mission’s heart:

  • Every month, we earmark a significant portion of our funds, $5,000, for our dedicated staff’s remuneration. These selfless individuals abandon comfort to stand at the frontlines of humanity, navigating the ebb and flow of human suffering and endurance with unwavering commitment.
  • Nature provides the canvas and the colors, but keeping the lights on and the stoves humming costs us about $2,000. Just as every home requires utilities for its functioning, so does our mission and the shelter we provide.
  • No soul should stay starved, and to ensure no belly goes unfilled, approximately $3,000 goes towards procuring food and essential supplies. This forms the crux of our service - comforting the hungry and replenishing the hopeful.

In essence, each figure mentioned above isn’t merely a statistic on a spreadsheet but a testament to the countless lives touched, healed, and elevated. Your generous contributions have enabled us to ensure the well-being of our staff, to make the mission a safe haven for those it serves, and to feed those who might otherwise go to bed on an empty stomach.

Remember, every penny poured into the mission is a thread in the intricate tapestry of kindness and shared humanity. In revealing these figures, my intention is not to overwhelm you but to show you the palpable traces of your enduring generosity. After all, it is your support that keeps the furnace of our goodwill fiercely ablaze, unfurling newer horizons of hope.

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As you navigate this email amidst your daily routines, consider the transformative impact your help can make in many lives. Silver City Gospel Mission’s work stretches across multiple lifelines, from the warmth of a soup kitchen to the safety of a women’s shelter. We’re not just giving food, clothing, or shelter; we’re providing hope.

Every month, your recurring donation could:

  • Fill a bowl with nourishing food for someone grappling with hunger.
  • Stock our food pantry to support families striving to feed their children.
  • Keep our clothing bank equipped to lend dignity to those in need.
  • Operate our women’s shelter, offering refuge from the storm.

You can be part of this transformative journey of compassion and shared humanity with a small recurring donation. It’s not about the magnitude of the donation; it’s about the consistency of the act, the regular affirmation that we are our brother’s keeper.

Stand with us today on this compassionate voyage and create enduring change. Step forward, act, donate, and help us sustain this crucial lifeline to Silver City’s most vulnerable. Every dollar makes a difference; let’s be the change we wish to see in our community.

Sincerely,

Randy Salars
Silver City Gospel Mission Director

Click here to donate now https://bit.ly/3q6VXb3

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