Stories

22 Jun

Al Ripp, a compassionate leader.

Mr. Middleton. The very best of our community. The right Dad for MOM. The kindest person you will ever meet. Role model. A community hero, and friend. Those are just a few of the words that have been used to describe Al Ripp over the past weeks. Our hearts broke when we heard that Al Ripp, Executive Director of Middleton Outreach Ministry, passed away unexpectedly on June 14, 2017.

04 Apr

Once you choose hope, anything’s possible.

Client Stories • MOM News • Food Pantry • Housing Assistance

Mary was recently divorced, working part time, looking for full time work. Her power was due to be shut off on the very day she came to MOM to meet with a case manager.

23 Dec

Mission: Possible

food pantry • Housing Assistance • Client Stories • MOM News • donors • Volunteers • Organizations and Groups • businesses • churches

Our families and individuals are up against what can seem like insurmountable odds. They will bring with them incredible courage and resilience, and we will be here to offer the help and hope needed to help them get through tough times. MOM has the privilege to distribute hope in times of darkness and in times of joy.

12 Aug

A Reflection on 35 years

Capital Campaign • MOM News

MOM’s foundation was built on the compassion of those who wanted to make a difference in the communities where they live. They cared for the well-being of their neighbors whether they were friends, neighbors or total strangers searching out a better life for themselves and their families.

21 Jul

Summer Youth Campers Speak Eloquently about Service

Volunteers • MOM News • Youth and Families

I had the wonderful opportunity to talk to youth about service, and some of the comments that they made are below. What a great caring community we live in.

08 Jul

Safety.

Capital Campaign • MOM News

Due to the condition of the driveway, the driver was careful to park his vehicle so that the man could easily exit and walk into the building without falling on the uneven surface, which is filled with cracks and bumps.

07 Jul

A lot goes into a successful backpack.

Back to School Program • MOM News

A lot goes into a successful backpack--- Including community support, encouragement, joy, and donations of supplies. Can you help?

06 Mar

Children.

MOM News • Donors • Housing Assistance • Client Stories

Hunger and the threat of homelessness affect all aspects of a child’s life. Research demonstrates that adverse experiences early in life can have lifelong, negative consequences for physical and mental health and well-being.