Golden Harvest Faces Higher Costs as Food Aid Grows
Golden Harvest reports 43 percent rise in food and transport costs due to supplier cutbacks and high gas prices. Despite strong donor help, costs outpace gifts as demand rises with income levels. October 2007 to October 2008 distribution climbs from 856000 to 1030000 pounds, with annual projections over 12 million pounds.
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Churches and charities face budget cuts amid rising need
ACTS reports a 30 percent rise in served clients over the year and a 36 percent jump in pantry users from 605 to 819 while donations dwindle. The Salvation Army saw meals jump to 2062 in October and groceries to 85 families, with about 20 people a day turned away. Agencies credit cooperation and fear cuts to aid, meals, and services as economic strain grows.
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Aiken Teen Pregnancy Prevention Faces Fundraising Shortfall
Susan Meehan of Aiken Teen Pregnancy Prevention says the annual poinsettia fundraiser is about half of last year’s orders. The state plans a 10 percent budget cut next year, forcing priority setting for 2009 and grants applications after one grant was cut.
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Aiken
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Habitat for Humanity Campaign Opens in June
Habitat for Humanity’s annual drive, led by Richard Church, started in June amid downturn concerns. The response was strong early, but progress slowed in the ensuing months as economic pressures mounted.
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