Churches United

http://www.bemidjicu.org/

 

First Presbyterian has supported Churches United in many ways, being instrumental in its establishment, providing board members and volunteers, and donations of funds and items for distribution.

 

"Churches United is a collaboration of Bemidji area churches led by the Spirit of Christ, organized to serve and meet the needs of homeless, persistently poor, and impoverished individuals and families by providing individuals and family’s financial assistance and referrals in an empowering manner, while also seeking the causes of poverty with the goal to reach a solution to the current concerns." (Churches United web site)

 

Services Churches United offers

• Emergency Financial Assistance - for “basic needs”
  (shelter, food, utilities and emergency transportation)
• Referrals - to area agencies and businesses
• Advocacy - for individuals, children and families
• Mediating - between clients, landlords, property managers,
  utility companies and other vendors