How you can help neighbors in need now
Dear Joseph,
You are an important part of our CityTeam family. As a partner in our work, I want to provide you with an update on how CityTeam Chester continues to serve during this important time and more information on our critical needs right now.
As you might imagine, as an organization, we are now faced with new financial considerations. We must now cancel this year's Annual Angel fundraising event, which is a key annual giving opportunity.
In fact, postponing the Annual Angel Event could present a shortfall in our budget of $200,000 -- which would normally cover a significant portion of our annual Mother Baby program operating expenses. In addition, we are deprived of the opportunity to celebrate God’s work at CityTeam Chester with our faithful volunteers and donors, a valued and loved part of our family.
As a key partner, our ask is simple. If you are in a position to give, please consider a gift now to help our neighbors in greatest need. We believe we are called to stay steadfast to our mission and that there is no better time to share Christ’s unconditional love than in this time, in this place.
We are grateful for a group of generous donors who have already contributed $40,000 toward our $200,000 goal.
We are committed to continuing to help feed, shelter, and care for our neighbors in greatest need. We've increased distribution of emergency food boxes for families and we are still providing to-go meals from our dining hall, and providing diapers and formula for babies. And of course, we're continuing to keep our shelter and residential programs open with specific guidelines for cleanliness and social distancing to maintain the safety of our staff and clients.
With a public health emergency like this one, the reality is more people in our area are now at even greater risk of hunger and homelessness. With business and school closures, their ability to make ends meet is stretched even further. And without many of the safety nets and benefits you and I have, individuals and families who are at risk need our services now more than ever.
There are many elderly and unsheltered individuals in low-income housing developments and encampments who are relying on us for food and supplies. Without CityTeam Chester, these neighbors would have no one to support them during the current crisis.
In spite of these turbulent times, our hope and faith endure. We know that we are in this work together, living out Matthew 25:
"35 For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink,
I was a stranger and you invited me in, 36 I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me."
You and your loved ones remain in our prayers and we ask for your prayers as well. As always, thank you for your partnership and generosity.
In His Service Together,
In His Service Together,
CityTeam Chester
634 Sproul Street
Chester, PA 19013
634 Sproul Street
Chester, PA 19013
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