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What services/resources does STS provide?
- Food, clothing and furniture are distributed free of charge. Inventory is based on the donations received each month.
- Winter Basketball League at the Marguerite Robinson Community Center. Third through sixth grade co-ed teams. All coaches, referees and administrators are volunteer.
- Holiday Assistance: Volunteer families or groups partner with families who have asked for assistance to provide for specific needs. Volunteers are encouraged to share a Christmas tradition or outing with the family in need.
Who qualifies for help from STS?
- Anyone who asks. STS believes that asking for help is very humbling. Therefore, STS wants to meet those needs with dignity and respect. There is no qualifying criterion to receive clothing, furniture, food or holiday assistance.
- The majority of households served are single women raising several children or grandchildren.
How does someone ask for help?
- By showing up. On the Second Saturday at 6th and Patterson, anyone in attendance is welcome to take the food, clothing and furniture available. Special requests can be made. Emergency requests can be made by calling 859-371-0444.
What makes Shoulder To Shoulder, Inc. different from other social agencies?
- One-on-one relationships: We are hands on, as we are going daily/weekly into the inner city streets and residences. We are developing programs that are built on one-on-one relationships: parent to parent; adult to adult, adult to child; and family to family. We are striving to build long-term, ongoing personal relationships, thus enhancing long-term transition and lasting improvement.
Who can volunteer to help STS?
- Anyone. There are a wide variety of needs that can suit most anyone's skill level and interest. Fill out a volunteer application and specify what you would like to do.
Where can I make a donation?
- donations@shouldertoshoulderinc.org or call Melissa at 859-371-0444
- Financial donations can be made online or by US Mail to 51 Cavalier Blvd., Ste 270, Florence KY 41042.
- All donations are tax-deductable.
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