"Around 25% of the world's people received 75% of the world's income."
-Human Development Report 2001
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Joblessness destroys lives. Under-employment can be just as devastating.
Without adequate income or meaningful work, families have trouble
taking care of simple necessities of life. It's a problem that plagues
people here in our country as well as overseas. Hunger, homelessness,
sickness, depression and stress are some of its’ direct results.
Every day men and women struggle to provide basic food and shelter
for their children. In some areas subsistence level jobs can be found
but limited training or resources leave people no hope for advancement.
Learning a marketable skill takes money. It’s a vicious cycle.
In other areas jobs just aren’t available so workers have to
create their own. The desire to work is there, they just need a hand
up.
People trapped in economically depressed communities need hope
and help to break free. Through Hope Works, Operation Blessing equips
them to work for a living. Sometimes it is through practical training
that has a positive lasting effect on their lives. Other times it
is by helping create small businesses or cooperatives that provide
jobs and generate income. Along the way we give them more than the
opportunity to work, we give them hope for a brighter future.
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FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. - OBI-sponsored center offers free baby supplies and financial assistance.
MILWAUKEE, Wi. - OBI-sponsored Milwaukee Outreach Center helps a struggling man recover through motivation, education and carpetball tables.
MILWAUKEE, Wi. - Milwaukee-based center helps adults overcome life's challenges through mentoring and education.
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Give a
monetary gift of $25 or more and break the cycle of poverty
in the United States and around the world.
As little as $50 can provide a family with livestock in South America to start a profitable farm.
Your gift of $100 or more can train women in Africa or Asia to be seamstresses; $5,000 can set up a sewing center to employ 10 people.
Volunteer your time and skills in your local outreach center.
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