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How many Citizenship Classes are offered annually at The Community Church?
Two (Fall and Spring)
How many official distributions does The Community Church on 13th Street hold monthly?
Two
What does "CHW" stand for?
Community Health Worker
What did the research from the Kansas Health Institute show about the Buffalo Jones area of Garden City?
Second least served population of Garden City.
What help is needed with the food distributions?
Volunteer at one of the food distributions. (about 3 hours)
Donate fresh produce / fruits
Donate non-perishables
About how many students have taken the classes since 2018?
Over 100
How many FAMILIES (on average) were served through the regular MONTHLY distributions?
425
(Approx. 1,780 individuals including those receiving emergency food bags)
What does our CHW do when someone comes in for emergency food assistance?
Screens them for other potential needs
Are any of the services provided through government funding?
No. A few come from grants written and the rest comes through donations sought.
How can I support the Work of the Community Health Worker (CHW)?
- Give in November during MatchDay to The Community, Inc (The Community Church)
- Be a financial sponsor for The Community, Inc to support their work
Can donors make tax-deductible contributions?
Yes! We currently hold 501(c)(3) status in good standing.
How many locations are currently housing emergency food bags prepared by The Community Church?
Currently 5
- DCF
- Finney County Health Department
- St Dominic's
- Finney County United Way
- Sheriff's Office
What are some services our CHW provides?
(Name 2)
1. Transportation or arrange transportation
2. Food assistance
3. Translations
4. Forms Assistance
5. Community Education / Technology Assistance
6. Referrals to other service providers
7. Connect to health centers / Health Insurance
8. Housing Applications (and more...)
About how many families in Finney County recently lost jobs in the last month due to work authorizations terminated?
Approx. 300 individuals
How can I help with the Citizenship / Civic Engagement Courses?
Become a volunteer tutor during one of the Citizenship Courses (runs about 8 weeks; once a week)
Have any community partners been involved?
Yes!
How many EMERGENCY food bags are given out in an average month?
A) 0-5
B) 6-10
C) 11-15
D) 16-20
E) 20+
E) 20+
How long is an average consult?
One - Two hours
Does our Community Health Worker meet with clients off-site?
Yes, when onsite accessibility creates a barrier.
What is the current monthly cost of a distribution?
If we had to purchase the majority of the items for one month, it would cost about $1,000 (about $2.35 per family).
Do I have to attend church there to receive assistance?
No. All our community assistance is offered to all and is non-discriminatory.
When people come for an emergency food bag, who generally meets with them?
Andrea - our Community Health Worker
How is this role funded?
Grants and personal/business/MatchDay donations.
How can I contact the church or Community Health Worker?
Email: lacomunidadgc@gmail.com
Phone: 620-214-9452 (Cell)
Business cards on your tables
What food goes into an emergency food bag? (Name 4 items)
Rice, Beans, Canned Meat
Pasta, Pasta Sauce, Soup, Peanut Butter, Jelly, Shelf Stable Milk, cereal / breakfast item, fruit, vegetables, bread, meat