Downturn and Enhancements Equals More Need

In 2008, we were operating out of our old facility at 301 West 8th Street…and moved into our new facility on June 5th, 2009.  The combination of a downturn in the economy, coupled with enhanced facilities to serve the poor and homeless, has resulted in a significant increase in the number of patrons coming to the Mission for assistance.

 To better illustrate this fact, I felt it best to take a simple look at our statistics before/after our move.

Item 2008 2009 2010 YTD

2011

% increase

(over 2008)

Meals 194 288 307 347 79%
Lodging 48 66 75 81 68%
Food Baskets 88 86 131 116 (week) 32%
Store Assistance $1022 $1298 $1578 $1174 (week) 15%
Chapel 40 54 66 84 112%
Stephen Fund $516 $778 $701 $894 (month) 73%

The above YTD figures for 2011 are shown through the first 3 quarters, and our highest average quarter is yet to come.

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