by Avery West | Jan 4, 2021 | Charitable Perspectives
Avery WestDirector of Community Initiatives This article was originally published on WashingtonExaminer.com on January 4, 2021. “Human touch is so important,” says Jocelyn Brisson, shelter manager at Watered Gardens Rescue Mission in southwest Missouri. While...
by TCI Admin | Dec 16, 2020 | Charitable Perspectives, Video and Audio
TCI’s Savannah Aleckson and Nathan Mayo discuss the “what and why” of the True Charity Initiative with Katrina Hine of KNEO Radio in Neosho, Missouri. The "What and Why" of the True Charity Initiative by The Redeemed and Refining Journey -...
by James Whitford | Dec 15, 2020 | Charitable Perspectives
James Whitford Executive Director This article was originally published on JoplinGlobe.com on December 14, 2020. The origin of the word “panhandler” is a mystery. Some have suggested it was originally used as a reference to people who lived in the geographic panhandle...
by Travis Hurley | Jul 13, 2018 | Charitable Perspectives
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...
by Travis Hurley | Jul 13, 2018 | Charitable Perspectives
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...
by TCI Admin | Jan 19, 2017 | Charitable Perspectives
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...