We were excited to receive the following update from Neighbors in Need!
"Marshall Presbyterian Church has hosted Neighbors In Need food pantry and crisis center since the early 1980s but took on over 14 feet of water during the recent flooding. This unfortunately resulted in the loss of all of our appliances, food pantry, office supplies and operating space. We will no longer provide a food pantry as Beacon of Hope and others are doing an exceptional job responding to food needs throughout the county. However, as the only non-government entity helping with winter heating needs, the board of NIN remains committed to going forward by providing crisis heating assistance to our Madison County neighbors in need from the 1st Tuesday in December 2024 through the last Tuesday in March 2025, if our funds allow. Utility assistance will be considered year round on a case by case basis.
"With many families displaced by the recent flood, we anticipate that we will be presented with a greater than usual number of calls for assistance. In order that as many Madison County residents as possible have the option of crisis assistance for heating needs this winter, we will only be able to help with heating for people who have NOT been approved to receive government heating funds. Madison County DSS will provide a formal ‘Denial of Application’ letter which you will be required to bring with you to your interview before NIN can issue any heating help.
"Neighbors In Need will begin interviews for heating assistance for those heads-of-households who are 60 years and older on Tuesday, December 03, 2024 in Room 114 at Madison County A-B Tech from 1:00 pm-3:00 pm and open up possible assistance to all ages on Tuesday, January 07, 2025. NIN is most grateful to Madison County A-B Tech for very kindly providing space so that we can continue to serve those in the greatest need in a warm and comfortable environment. We will be closed on Christmas Eve, Tuesday, December 24, 2024 and New Year’s Eve, Tuesday, December 31, 2024 and any Tuesday that Madison County schools are closed for inclement weather but will be available in Room 114 all other Tuesdays between 1:00 and 3:00 pm.
"The board of Neighbors In Need truly appreciates each and every dollar donated and will be extremely appreciative of any support that you, the reader, feel led to give during these uncertain times. Checks may be mailed to:
Neighbors In Need
PO Box 64
Marshall, NC 28753
"A bit of good news! With many, many thanks to Steve Davidowski and Friends, the annual Neighbors In Need Christmas benefit concert will return for its 16th year! Mars Hill Baptist Church has graciously offered the use of their sanctuary and will host the concert on Thursday evening, December 19 at 7:00 pm. (A ‘Santa’s Hat’ will be passed for donations to NIN during the evening but feel free to mail a token of your appreciation and support at any time to the address above!) If you have attended in the past, you know what a musical treat Steve serves up and if you haven’t had the opportunity in the past, please join us for a wonderful time celebrating the season and offering hope to many who need it most!
Thank you,
The board and volunteers of Neighbors In Need"
