| No. 94 | February 26, 2009 |
 The Needs are Great and ManyThese are tough times. Unemployment rates are rising; each day, it seems, we learn of major multiple layoffs. But layoffs are also occurring by ones and twos as well, and the hours of many workers are being reduced. Stimulus plans are being put in place but many people question if and when they will have steady work again, if ever. The rapid and unprecedented change places unexpected and mounting pressure on social service and charitable agencies. Food bank lines are |
Lengthening, unemployment lists are growing, fuel and food prices remain
high, children still need nourishment and needs for health care continue.
To date, donations have remained relatively strong. People seem to
realize that, while they themselves are suffering others may have even
greater needs. Many charitable organizations have lost their core funding
or nest or rainy day fund; some have been forced to close.
And conditions may even get worse. How should we respond?
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