Shoulder To Shoulder Inc.

Bridging The Gap

Single women have a dreadful propensity to being poor. ~Jane Austen

The poor and needy community lacks more resources than just finances.

It lacks adequate food, shelter and clothing. Shoulder To Shoulder gives away clothing, furniture and groceries. STS’s vision includes emergency housing for families.

The community lacks the resources of dignity, civility and safety. STS establishes programming and Clothing equips personnel and volunteers to meet emotional, educational, medical, vocational, recreational and other needs so the poor and needy can develop the skills necessary to live with dignity and security.

The poor and needy community lacks the ability to reach fully into the network of available resources. STS resources with other agencies to bring needed services to the underserved.

Poverty's Profile:

Single mothers and grandmothers
Two or more school age children in most households
Moms working odd shifts to accommodate school schedules
Respiratory diseases, diabetes, heart disease, hypertension
Children having children

2006 Section 8 Poverty Guidelines*

Persons in Family	Annual income below
2	$41,150
4	$51,450
6	$59,650
8	$67,900
40 hrs/wk @ $7/hr for 52 weeks	$14,500

*A Guide for Needy Kentuckians