Those in need will work for food

Those in need will work for food

Travis Hurley Director of Advancement “Will work for food.” That’s a common cardboard sign you’ll see from someone in need. And the response at Watered Gardens is, “You’ve got a deal.” If someone wants to work for their food, they can earn what they need: work for an...
Real change for those who panhandle

Real change for those who panhandle

By Travis Hurley, published in the Joplin Globe on April 15th, 2018 “Anything will help.” That’s what the sign read as someone was panhandling in the parking lot of a popular local grocery store. “Anything will help.” That’s an effective way of letting people know...
A True Charity Christmas

A True Charity Christmas

By Hannah Hull published in the Joplin Globe on 1/8/17 It was a great success. Every one said so. The Christmas dinner was delicious. We had turkey, ham, sweet potato casserole, stuffing, mashed potatoes with turkey gravy. There were presents for everyone; more than...