Susan Alexander is Raising Money for CLM

As you may know, I am a member of the board of directors for the Center for Lay Ministries. This year we are raising much-needed funds and awareness during Give for Good Louisville.  The Center for Lay Ministries is important to me because it helps feed our neighbors in need through the Food Pantry and helps women in recovery from addiction with the Bliss House.   I am passionate about CLM's work in our community and I hope to raise $1,500 as part of CLM's total goal of $15,000 today.  Would you donate to help make a difference for the clients we serve?

The mission of the Center for Lay Ministries is to provide services to vulnerable populations in the local community with compassion, dignity, and respect.  CLM operates a Food Pantry for Clark County, Indiana residents which works to reduce food insecurity and has had over 11,000 household visits so far in 2024.  The Food Pantry is open 5 days a week and has provided food to an average of 76 households per day in July 2024!

Lately, the Food Pantry has been serving a high number of first-time clients.  Many clients are struggling to keep up when their expenses are rising.  One recent client shared that he had never been to a food pantry before.  A friend told him about us when he admitted he was having trouble paying his bills.  That’s why CLM is here!  CLM reduces food insecurity by helping neighbors struggling to make ends meet.

In addition, the CLM Bliss House Recovery Program provides a home to women battling substance use disorder. The Bliss House uses Recovery Dynamics curriculum and peer-to-peer recovery specialists to teach residents how to live sober and successful lives. The Bliss House staff and volunteers save lives with the work they do.  

One Bliss House alumna said, “I want to thank you for keeping Bliss House open.  Bliss House keeps me sober.  This place is my home.”  Sobriety is fragile.  There are so many triggers that can make a person want to take a drink or drug to forget.  Bliss House has been providing hope and guidance to women in recovery since 2001.  The motto of the Bliss House is: together we can do what we cannot do alone.  With your donation,  you can help keep the Bliss House open for women like this alumna. 

I hope you can consider supporting me in this endeavor by donating $25, $50, $100 or even more.  Every donation helps me reach my goal and CLM serve OUR neighbors. Thank you for supporting me and the Center for Lay Ministries! 

Together we can reduce food insecurity and make sure there is always a Bliss House to come home to.