Provision Ministry

Wow! The Provision Celebration Dinner was a fantastic evening spotlighting the hope & dignity that Provision brings to those in need. We had the privilege of hearing from our partners at Greater Lowell Health Alliance and Life Connections, sharing stories of how Provision's partnership is transforming the lives in their communities.
The evening would not have been such a success without our amazing sponsors: Compassion Coalition, Inc., Town Fair Tire, UMass Memorial Health, Greater Lowell Health Alliance, Global Partners, Liberty Chevrolet, and Send Relief; and thank you to Seoul Kitchen for hosting!

This week, The Hanover Insurance Group sponsored Veteran's Packs that will benefit Veterans Inc. in Worcester, MA. Every Provision Care Pack built may be a vessel to encourage someone's day! Care Pack events build team relationships and also provide hope to someone in need. Thank you, Hanover!

Visit https://provisionministry.org/sponsor-care-packages/ to explore building Care Packs with your team.

Men & women struggling with homelessness may only have one bag of clothes, limited access to bathing facilities, and face harsh weather conditions. That's why new quality clothing is such a gift for our communities in need.

Our partners at Send Relief Boston meet this need for many struggling in the city of Boston.

Today we pause to thank and honor veterans and those who have lost their lives for our freedom. Did you know that about 1.5 million veterans live in poverty in the United States?

Be part of the change!
https://provisionministry.org/sponsor-care-packages/

We are excited to be partnering with The Hometown Foundation Inc.! Last week, they sponsored Veteran's Care Packs to support their Military Programs. Provision's Care Packs are filled with hygiene products and new socks that are so needed by those struggling to make ends meet. Our collaboration with other nonprofits maximizes impact and helps us help more people.

Visit our website to sponsor Care Packs with your organization!
https://provisionministry.org/sponsor-care-packages/

Rain or Shine! You'll catch our team out distributing to those in need!

According to recent statistics, Boston has over 115,000 people who are living below poverty level. Provision is proud to serve effective organizations like who are helping people every day.

THIS MONTH ONLY -- Drop by Chick-fil-A Chicopee and purchase a 6-Pack of Cookies to donate directly to Provision's mission.

Provision strives to care for those in need by supplying food, clothing, and other essential items to on-the-ground organizations. We are thankful for our amazing partners! Shoutout to St. Francis House, Boston and the incredible work that they do for individuals battling housing insecurity and addiction in Boston!

Thank you mandarins for the generous donation! 🍊 We provided a healthy snack to nonprofits across the country facing food insecurity. Your support makes all the difference!

Provision is proud to help those in need by distributing food, clothing, and essential items to over 45 organizations in 14 different states! Where do you think we should distribute next? Comment below 👇

High-quality toys are an essential building block in a child's development. Through our network of incredible partners, Provision provides hundreds of families with age-appropriate toys that support development and creativity.

What is the impact of a new, warm coat for someone struggling with homelessness? It could literally be life and death.

Provision is grateful to help keep thousands of individuals warm with high-quality clothing.

See how you can get involved and be a part of the to problems like at www.provisionministry.org.

National Shoe Day aims to spread awareness of “the need for quality footwear for millions of people who can’t afford or don’t have access to it”.

Today, take a moment to imagine the challenge of navigating extreme weather and rough terrain without the protection of shoes.

Last year, Provision helped over 100,000 individuals receive new, quality shoes. We’re grateful to our partners who help donate shoes, an essential basic human need. 👟🩴👟👠🥾

Today, we're honored to spotlight our partner, Hope for Worcester. Their dedicated efforts provide food and essentials to thousands in need across Worcester, MA, and beyond. They also support numerous organizations, amplifying community impact.

While clothing & food often come to mind when defining “essential items” for those in need, which categories do you think may be overlooked as essential?

To align with our approach of “Identify. Connect. Provide.,” Provision frequently communicates with our nonprofit partner organizations for input on what is essential for the individuals and families that they serve.

Big thanks to Fallon Health for sponsoring Hygiene Care Packs to distribute to the elderly population in Worcester, MA. We are thankful for their continued efforts to support our communities!

PARTNER HIGHLIGHT

Bombas has been an important in-kind partner for several years. Through their "One Purchased = One Donated" model, they have helped Provision serve many individuals and families.

We believe that every person deserves to be treated with dignity and respect, so we source the highest quality items for distribution.

Visit https://provisionministry.org/our-supporters/ to view some of our supporters like Bombas.

Curious about Provision's 2023 highlights?

Check out our End-of-Year Newsletter for an overview of our work and high-impact stories. Here is the link:https://provisionministry.org/wp-content/uploads/2023-Annual-Newsletter-Provision-Ministry.pdf

With a new year, we have been reflecting on milestones over the past few years. Did you know that in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, Provision partnered with Hope for Worcester to host drive-through food distributions? Provision and our partners distributed over 1.3 million meals to those in need during the pandemic.

While we are grateful that the public health crisis has ended, we are ready and dedicated to serving our communities alongside our partners for whatever 2024 has to come.

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This is the last call to make a tax-deductible, end-of-year donation to Provision. You can be sure that your gift will be utilized responsibly and maximized to reach as many people as possible. At least .99¢ of every $1 is immediately used to give essential items to low-income families, individuals struggling with homelessness, veterans, and more.

We are giving away Provision-branded mugs to anyone who donates at least $100 to our mission! We are on the road to ending need-based poverty in the Northeast and beyond. Join us today!

https://provisionministry.org/donate/

Huge thanks to the Greater Worcester Community Foundation's Youth for Community Improvement Grant program!

Through their sponsorship of $2,000, 100 individuals struggling with homelessness are going to receive a bag full of essential items. Our teams will pack Care Packs full of Bombas socks, soap, shampoo, deodorant, toothbrushes, and much more!

Our Youth for Community Improvement cohort granted $41,000 to 13 nonprofits working on community priorities the group identified: mental health, educational support programs, and basic needs. Congratulations to the grantees, including Pernet Family Health Service, Quaboag Hills Community Coalition, Rise Above Foundation, Mustard Seed Catholic Worker, Provision Ministry and Nativity School of Worcester 🎉

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy Holidays from Provision Ministry!

Provision visited St. Francis House, Boston to deliver brand new sneakers for their end-of-year distributions to individuals struggling with homelessness. Huge thanks to our generous partners at PUMA for supplying Provision with the sneakers to make these donations possible!

Organizations like Walter Shuffain help Provision care for those in need by sponsoring care packs!

Provision donated the packs to this partner who serves individuals struggling with homelessness in downtown Worcester. He will distribute these packs out to the community to those who do not have basic essential items.

Join Provision in delivering hope this holiday season by visiting https://provisionministry.org/sponsor-care-packages/

Always grateful for Tom and Today they picked up over 1000 pieces of clothing from our warehouse and delivered them to a shelter in need.

"With the initiation of numerous new partnerships and relationships, 2023 has propelled the organization forward. The team anticipates surpassing $60 million in donations of new items to those in need by the end of the year, more than doubling their total distributions in 2022. Each passing year has witnessed exponential growth."

https://apnews.com/press-release/ein-presswire-newsmatics/philanthropy-massachusetts-9d9fefd8dfcdc99f47a41b46d4afd61a