NON PRO FIT ORGA NI Z ATION S : MAK I N G A DIFFERE N C E IN TH E COMM U N ITY By Dr. Shanessa Fenner
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t takes compassion, empathy, and a giving spirit to want to improve the lives of others. The needs in our world today are tremendous and many individuals are facing hardships and painful seasons. Nonprofit organizations play a vital role in enriching the community by helping the people who live in it through these tough times. Although our individual efforts may not solve the problems, together we can make a difference. Read on to learn more about two compelling nonprofit organizations and their extraordinary missions to help individuals in need. Fayetteville Urban Ministry Fayetteville Urban Ministry has been a staple in the Fayetteville community since 1974. Throughout the years, they have continued to modernize and add more programs. The organization operates with four 8
major programs that have grown throughout the community. The programs are: 1. The Nehemiah Project: The project entails home repairs for low-income home owners who live within the Fayetteville city limits. The City of Fayetteville thecityinsightmag.com
