12/14/2009
Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Rehousing Grant
For Details Call 1-866-883-4474
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Our recovery camps (Camp Victor and Mission on the Bay) have consolidated their websites. Please visit their new site to see the latest happenings on the Mississippi coast. http://www.futuresforfamilies.org
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Mississippi Responds
On April 20, 2010, an explosion on the offshore oil drilling platform (Deepwater Horizon) caused it to burn and sink, ultimately spilling oil into the Gulf of Mexico. We continue to pray for all those whose lives have been directly affected by this tragedy; the need for help is acute and overwhelming.
If you would like to add your name to a registry for volunteer opportunities in one of the four affected Coastal states, please click on one or all of the following links:
· Louisiana
· Mississippi
· Alabama
· Florida
You can also visit www.volunteermississippi.org to become a Coastal Watcher. (Click here to find out more information.) In the interim, please check back often for updates and other opportunities for service in the State of Mississippi.
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The Blessing and Celebration of New Life for Women
On Monday, October 19th, eighty people gathered at the home of New Life for Women to pray for, experience, and support LESM’s newest ministry. It was a glorious afternoon which was permeated by the presence of the spirit of God. The service of blessing was conducted by the Rev. Keith Tonkel of Wells United Methodist Church and the Rev. Molly Wade of St.Philip’s Episcopal Church and LESM. Lisa Williams, Executive Director of New Life for Women, Board Members of both LESM and New Life, residents, and graduates, community members, and staff members of both ministries were there to give thanks for all of the blessings that we share.
We all know that addiction is an illness that can strike any one: young or old, rich or poor, male or female, white or black. The Celebration was a moving tribute to the gifts of forgiveness, hope, and love that each person discovers at New Life for Women. more photos
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09/15/2009
New Life for Women received a great boost in funding by way of our Let's Eat Shrimp for Mississippi fundraiser held this past August. We raised over $15,000 for the program!
More than 500 people graced the lawn of the Cedars and became quite lively as Mississippi Live! and other performers got them on their feet dancing until sunset. As always, the shrimp dinner was delicious and the weather was perfect for the occasion.
Thank you to all who volunteered their time and resources to the event - we could not have done it without you! more
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LESM Reaches out to 7 Counties affected by April 24 Tornadoes
On Saturday, April 24, a devastating tornado struck Mississippi leaving in its wake a trail of destruction extending 149 miles long and 1.5 miles wide. The storm killed 10 residents and injured dozens of others. Property damage is severe and extensive. (Contact www.msema.org for current information and resources.)
LESM has sent an assessment and emergency clean-up team with heavy equipment to the tornado damaged area and is providing debris clean-up. LESM’s Director of Disaster Preparedness and Response, Sandra Braasch, President of Mississippi Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD), is holding daily calls of State and some national VOAD member organizations to collaborate and coordinate response efforts.
LESM is prepared to deploy case management and construction teams and other related resources when resources become available to fund those activities.
If you would like to donate to LESM’s Mississippi tornado relief and long term recovery efforts, please contact Lutheran Disaster Response (www.ldr.org) or Episcopal Relief and Development (www.er-d.org).
If you would like to volunteer, please contact Mississippi Commission for Volunteer Services by calling 888/353-1793 or register to volunteer at www.volunteermississippi.org.
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LESM is a faith-based, non-profit organization serving at-risk families and children throughout Mississippi.
We serve people of all ages, races, religions and economic circumstances. Our commitment is to help transform the lives of at-risk individuals, families and communities so that they may become more interdependent, secure, empowered, healthy and hope-filled.
Our Vision: To rebuild and restore family and community.
Our Mission: Guided by Christ’s love and grace, LESM serves as an instrument seeking to bring dignity, healing, justice, hope and encouragement to all people.
We invite you to tour our website and learn more about our services and how our dedicated staff and volunteers are fulfilling our mission and caring for thousands of people each year.
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