We provide immediate help to neighbors in crisis.

​This may include food and clothing, depending on the individual's need. Plus we refer to several partnering agencies for emergency and transitional housing needs.

Transportation is also often an immediate physical need.

If one of our neighbors is ill and can’t afford medication, we may help with that need.

Many of those who live in poverty and unemployment are afflicted by mental health issues. This can be exacerbated when they cannot afford needed medication. CMONA helps by providing assistance with their prescription drugs and by referring them to our partners who can address these needs.

With the stress of trying–and sometimes failing–to make ends meet, relationships often suffer. CMONA also provides help with improving social skills, as well as encouraging reconciliation with those who may have hurt or been hurt by our client.

In partnership with local churches, CMONA offers a place where people can come to grips with their need to forgive and be forgiven, to love and be loved, to live in faith and not fear.  Part of the Forward in Faith campaign involves expanding our spiritual support by building close referral partnerships with trained Christian counselors.

Also, we plan to offer a mentor program where local churches and small groups can send members who are willing to pray with, listen to, and come alongside of an individual or family.

Some of the issues our clients may face include a need to learn basic life skills. In some cases, adults haven’t had the opportunity to learn things many take for granted, like budgeting or how to succeed in a job interview.

CMONA has resources who can offer things like employment coaching.