“I remember that Tonya was depressed and didn’t have a lot of confidence in herself,” says Family Support Coach Jamia. “She was also unemployed, living in transitional housing, and only receiving $235 a month from her Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) benefits.”  - Jamia, Family Support Coach

Most people come to CMCA seeking help for an immediate need. That’s what Tonya did. As a single mother, she needed childcare so that she could search for and maintain employment. Because of this, she enrolled in CMCA’s Head Start program. 

After enrolling her child, Family Success Coach Jamia saw that Tonya’s needs extended far beyond that of childcare. Working together, Jamia and Tonya developed a plan that addressed finding a job and helping Tonya find more permanent housing for herself and her child. 

"All of the changes I'm seeing in my life are because I finally reached out for help at CMCA," says Tonya. "If other people need help, I'd encourage them to reach out too." 

We were thrilled to be able to help Tonya and we couldn’t have done it without the generous support of friends like you. But there are more families like Tonya’s in our community and our emergency funds are running low to support immediate, critical needs.This is where you can help!

Your gift of any amount makes a difference for neighbors like Tonya by providing emergency funds that can help get them and their family members back on their feet.

While federal funds offer job development, housing choice vouchers, and utilities assistance, many of Tonya’s urgent needs could only be met through emergency funds provided by donors like you.

Every person and family you help on the road to self-sufficiency will make the community in which you live a better place for all!

Thank you for supporting hope today! 

P.S. During troubling times like this it's good to know you CAN make a difference in the lives of people in your community! Your gift will ensure that neighbors like Tonya have the resources necessary to become more self-sufficient by providing them a helping hand when they need it most. Many are in need right now! Your support is deeply appreciated.

P.S.S. If your gift and this email have crossed in the mail. We look forward to thanking you soon! 

Central Missouri Community Action 

807 North Providence Rd.

Columbia, MO 65203

573-443-8706

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