Shirley's Tales of Fundraising!

Lions Tigers and Bears, OH MY! UPDATE..  We "Raise the Roof" against the Opioid Crisis. I title this Fundraising site Shirley's Tales of Fundraising. I'm Shirley, director and founder of His Ministries, working to build healthier lives to see youth, families, and individuals living their lives drug free. We carry out this mission by providing free programs and services for youth, young adults, families and individuals. I began this GoFundMe sight in 2012, 8-years ago to repair His Ministries' main roof. I continued to use this GoFundMe page as our building campaign. We seriously live a chronicle of events trying to raise the finances that began with the roof, while more building problems and Expenses crop up that must take priority! I live on the bright side of what 'once was' a leaky roof to raising funds to repair other much needed repairs to this 80-year-old building. Through the years, Amazing Supporting Partners, have come along side us putting much building and repair cost behind us! Above is His Ministries buildings. In the rear is the Thrift Store Shop Around the Corner and the Student Training Center building behind it. I have learned when it comes to building, or repairing old buildings, something always seems to come along that needs to be done.  That's when we learn to wait, push through and see all the opportunities before us. To be successful, every part of the ministry must be taken care of in a ‘Priority Order’ and in good working order and repair, as all our buildings. The expenses and problems we experience represents the limitations that loom over us all in the fight against this Opioid crisis and the damage its causing our community and families. Your gift toward our goal to putting our major repairs behind us is greatly appreciated. Also, you can help with our cause by sharing this page with your friends, families and colleagues. You can give a gift 'of any size' right here on this GoFundMe site OR.... You can mail your gift 'of any size' to the following address. If you mail your gift, make a check or money order to His Ministries and mail to His Ministries, 407 Wood Ave E., Big Stone Gap, VA 24219. Once I receive the gift, I can log your gift in on the GoFundMe site so others can see the actual giving amount. His Ministries, is a 501(c)3 non-for-profit organization, founded to combat the ever-growing problem of substance use disorders in Southwest Virginia. All gifts are Tax Deductible And greatly appreciated! Your gift strengthens our ability to provide better programs and services to youth and adults in our community in the following programs: ·        The Edge Music Venue, a Teen Center and Student Training Program for Youth ·        Substance Abuse Counseling and Support ·        Substance Abuse Education Program for Incarcerated ·        Community Service Workplace & Volunteer Opportunities ·        Speaking & Educating Groups on Substance Abuse ·        Assist Needy Families with Available Supplies ·        Community Thrift Store which Provides Training for Youth and Adults in the operation of the Store and in a Music Venue for Job Readiness FYI: Our last program is to open a Women’s Rehab Center housing 7-8 women in the upstairs apartment of His Ministries. We Work, We Hope, and We Pray that we will begin housing women in two years.  We certainly can do this with your help! We live in times that we all may need to smile through the adversities. I know I do. I encourage you to have hope in what you need and remember that Faith is made of those things we hope for. –AND when other problems arise, have Faith, Hope and Believe others will come along side and assist. When problems continue to come your way, look up with hope. Nothing is impossible. The solution is there. Shirley Smith, BS, CSAC His Ministries President Our work never stops here at His Ministries, as the Opioid addiction continues to be a problem in all communities, which began with the addiction to prescription medications, as Oxycontin. All Gifts are Greatly Appreciated! Thank you! Shirley Smith, BS, CSAC Founder His Ministries 'Setting Live Free'