Blessing Our Neighbors
Sacred Space Organizing is dedicated to supporting people in our communities so they live better lives by sharing the things we no longer need or treasure.
We are excited to introduce the Blessing Our Neighbors Project, an initiative that embraces opportunity, prosperity and purpose. We want you to feel good knowing everything you discard during our session together will directly benefit those less fortunate.
A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.
– Proverbs 11:25
Poverty in Missouri
Individuals and families are subject to poverty for different reasons at different times. Contributing factors may include job loss, illness, increasing health care cost, low-wage employment, lack of education, affordable housing shortages and other unforeseen circumstances.
How are poverty numbers going to look for the future with the Covid-19 Outbreak affecting our neighborhoods?
Only time will tell, but we can make a difference by recognizing the adverse impact poverty has on people’s lives and our communities.
Empowering Others
The best way to reduce poverty is to empower those in need. Empowerment is the process of becoming stronger and more confident, especially in controlling one’s life and claiming one’s rights. It’s about providing people tools and opportunities to build their own, better futures.
Sacred Space Organizing is proud to partner with Connections to Success (Dress for Success Midwest), The Society of St. Vincent de Paul (St. Louis), and Catholic Charities (St. Louis), our top picks for nonprofit organizations offering a network of valuable support services to empower those in need, and to break the cycle of poverty in our communities.
Through our collaborative efforts, and your generous donations, we can improve lives for hundreds of families in need in St. Louis and beyond.
Thank you to our SSO clients and our nonprofit partners for making the Blessing Our Neighbors project possible.
About Our Nonprofit Partners
Connections to Success (St. Louis) provides a comprehensive network of services and support people living in poverty so they become economically self-sufficient. With lifelong mentoring at it’s core, they deliver evidence-based results and impacts in all area of a person’s life. Connections to Success, aka Dress for Success Midwest, also operate two professional attire boutiques, in St. Louis and Kansas City, MO. Women and men who participate in the amazing CtS Personal & Professional Development class receive a one-on-one suiting experience. During this fitting, they are suited in professional business attire that makes them feel confident to navigate their interview and land the job. Their mission is to inspire families to realize their dreams and achieve economic independence by providing hope, resources and a plan.
The Society of St. Vincent’s de Paul (St. Louis) is a Catholic lay organization, leading men and women to come together and grow spiritually by offering person-to-person service to those in need, regardless of religion, race, ethnicity or age. The Society funds direct assistance through a combination of donations, grants, and money raised by parish-based conferences and local thrift stores. They also partner with other agencies, nonprofits and people of good will to provide other services for a total package of support. Their mission is to serve as a network of friends, inspired by gospel values, growing in holiness and building a more just world through personal relationships and service to people in need.
Catholic Charities (St. Louis) has been supporting people in need since 1912. Organized as a federation of eight agencies and serving 11 counties in the St. Louis region, they have impacted the lives of more than 103,500 in the last year alone! They serve a wide range of people: children who are dependent, abused and neglected; adults who are homeless or at risk of homelessness; women who are abused; families and individuals seeking counseling; people struggling as a result of substance abuse disorders; older adults with special needs, and many more. Their goal is to break the cycle of poverty, abuse, and neglect, to empower people to make permanent changes in their lives and support people to lead self-sufficient, dignified lives.
Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit organization that supports families in building and improving places to call home. They believe affordable housing plays a critical role in strong and stable communities. Every donation supports a family build a foundation. With support from our clients generous donations, families can build strength, stability and independence by providing a safe and secure place to call home. Families who partner with Habitat build their own homes alongside volunteers, pay an affordable mortgage and are grateful for your support.
We rise by lifting others
Giving is good for us. Studies show that generosity and giving back positively impacts an individual’s health, both mentally and physically. A recent studies suggests performing “random acts of kindness” for others boosts your mood more so than if you had done something for yourself.
Humans are hard wired to give to others. The more we give, the happier we feel. Volunteering allows us to connect to our community and make it a better place, but the benefits can be even greater for you, the volunteer.
Dedicating your time and passion to a worthy cause allows you to connect with your community, find new friends, advance your career, expand your network and boost your social skills. It can also reduce stress, combat depression, keep you mentally stimulated and provide a sense of purpose.
Volunteering and giving back simply make us happy!
We can all take part in Blessing Our Neighbors by giving our time, in kind donations or funds. We can’t wait for you to join us in empowering our neighbors.
Interested in featuring Sacred Space Organizing in the press?
We’d love the opportunity to spread the word on the Blessing Our Neighbor’s Project!
