From
Lutheran Community Services May
2014
Editors: This information is prepared for church
newsletter editors, secretaries and pastors. Your help in getting the word out
is appreciated and will help LCS achieve its mission of “Sharing God’s
blessings by helping others in need.” Comments about timing or content are
welcome. Contact Steve Tindall
(stindall@lcsde.org). 302 654 8886.
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Shelter Golf Tournament – May 16, 2014
Housing
Clients Referred to Clarifi
Clarifi, a non-profit community resource devoted to
Lifelong Financial Literacy, is LCS’s vender of choice for financial education,
though it also works with other providers of financial literacy like the
Delaware Money School. Clarifi has its roots in helping people who are
struggling with debt so that they can take control of their personal financial
wellbeing, no matter their economic status. Clarifi helps our clients develop a
plan, so that when they come to us seeking assistance the amount necessary has
already been worked out. An example of how Clarifi works, according to one of our staff: “This morning, I met w/Donna who needs assistance with her mobile home mortgage. Her husband died unexpectedly in February and the household has suddenly been shifted from 2 incomes to 1. Donna works full time but is really struggling to make ends meet. She is also struggling with her grief and about her financial future. Last night, Donna had an appointment at Clarifi. She said she found Clarifi to be amazingly helpful. She especially valued the open and honest approach of her counselor who worked with her to prioritize her bills and develop strategies to reduce them.”
