GIVING BACK & EMPOWERING PEOPLE

2022 was a record-setting year for the Navigate Gives Back program. As the need for aid across U.S. communities continues to rise due to record inflation, the board awarded 3.1 million dollars to partner organizations across Alabama, Connecticut, Mississippi, and Virginia.

In 2022, Navigate successfully strengthened existing partnerships and created new ones. For example, Grace House Ministries in Fairfield is a first-time award recipient. The ministry provides safe, stable homes for more than 40 girls in Alabama’s Foster Care System. The Tuscaloosa Community Soup Bowl, which serves Western Alabama, is another firsttime recipient. They provide hot meals, additional food, and even hats and gloves

Learn more about Community Soup Bowl

In Jackson, city leaders estimate that nearly 2.5% of the population is unhoused. Navigate’s collaboration with Voice of Calvary Ministries and the MS Housing Partnership helps fight housing insecurity in the region. The agencies also work with families to assist with rent, mortgage, and utility bills. Our partnerships with Prairie Opportunity, Inc. in Starkville and the Catholic Charities of South Mississippi also provide the same support for residents across the state, including housing and utility assistance.

In the northeast, Navigate Gives Back reinforced strong partnerships in Connecticut with the continued support of The United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut, which helps struggling individuals and families. The organization helps with emergency shelters, financial assistance, transportation, prescription costs, and more. Navigate Gives Back also helps ImmaCare fund its emergency shelter and mobile outreach. In addition to providing basic needs and meals, ImmaCare helps clients secure the documents needed to move into housing.

Connecticut

In the commonwealth of Virgina, our nonprofit partners work to meet the needs of everyone needing housing, including underserved populations. Sin Barreras works to educate, support, and serve Hispanic immigrants in need of housing in Central Virginia. Our continued partnership with Feed More in Richmond helps provide meals to children both after school and throughout the summer. Feed More also operates a mobile food pantry to deliver fresh foods to underserved communities. Another Navigate partner, Rescue Mission of Roanoke, offers comprehensive crisis intervention. The center offers emergency shelter, hot meals and free medical care.

Learn more about Rescue Mission of Roanoke