There are many factors that contribute to the problems of violence and poverty. But I believe the solution lies in actually stopping the generational cycle and shifting the mentality of hopelessness toward one of possibility. That really means reaching the kids who are coming up and showing them that there is an alternative to a life of gangs, teen pregnancy, and welfare.
Though clearly home and school will be the first place to reach these kids and educate them on the potential of their lives, sometimes it just doesn't happen there. There is the local boys & girls club on Monroe. They seem to do good work, offering young people a safe haven and programs that can help them in areas of education, self-esteem, life skills and personal growth. You can volunteer there or donate money. http://www.bgcmonmouth.org/ I agree that AP can never be a great city (or for that matter a desirable one) while violence and poverty are so prevalent. Garrett Wagner --- In [email protected], "Mark D" <mark07712@...> wrote: > > No, the mission does not take in women or children they however will feed > them. > > * We provide approximately 50 meals per night to men, women and children - to > the homeless and to the working poor. > > (The Center In Asbury Park (3rd Ave) already does this.) > > * The Jersey Shore Rescue Mission has the capacity to sleep 37 overnight > guests. Under the Homeless Shelter Emergency Program, a man with transient > status may stay at the Mission and sleep overnight for up to ten nights. The > Mission takes in almost any man -- there must be a good reason for a man to > be turned away. The sleeping area is under constant supervision for the men's > safety and well being. Men can shower, have their clothes laundered, and > enjoy a safe, clean, drug-free environment. Attendance at chapel services is > encouraged but not required. > > * Women with or without children are referred to appropriate agencies. > > * The emphasis of the Emergency Services Program is on bearing an > individual's burden. These services are offered and delivered with nothing > demanded in return. Although the daily chapel services are open to all, > attendance is not required. Most of the people coming to the Mission for > emergency shelter are suffering from drug and alcohol abuse, which makes > these programs ideal feeders for the Christ Centered Life change program. > > > > > > --- In [email protected], "hmelissar" <hmelissar@> wrote: > > > > > > Thanks for an interesting discussion. I have worked for non-profits and > > done many things to help the poor. (I am low-income myself, at least right > > now.) I guess I should volunteer more-is that why you posted the United Way > > link? > > > > According to their website, the Jersey Shore Rescue Mission does take women > > too. :) Good thing, since it's the only shelter around, now that the the > > Fort is closed. > > > > http://jsrescue.org/ > > > > I guess my point is that the changes on the east side don't seem to be > > helping the west side-crime, etc. I know the economy is bad but it bothers > > me, and makes me feel less safe walking around alone in Asbury. > > > > -heather > > > > > > > > --- In [email protected], "2fast4u" <sharon_b283@> wrote: > > > > > > > > > I found this online: > > > > > > www.uwmonmouth.org/contact-us > > > Mailing Address. United Way of Monmouth County 1415 Wyckoff Road Wall > > > Township Farmingdale, NJ 07727. Phone: 732-938-5988. Fax: 732-938-2850 ... > > > > > > You might want to clip this and offer to others. > > > > > > > > > --- In [email protected], "hmelissar" <hmelissar@> wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > > It seems like there is more violence than ever in Asbury Park. I live > > > > in Ocean Grove and drive through town most days, and I'm always > > > > relieved that I was not where the shootings occurred, at that time when > > > > they happened.I wonder if there is anything that I can do to help stem > > > > the violence. > > > > > > > > Another distressing thing is that while more and more expensive > > > > businesses are opening on Cookman and the surrounding area, times are > > > > tough for so many. I was asked for money on Cookman this afternoon, by > > > > a middle aged white woman who also asked me if there was a shelter > > > > nearby. :( I sadly told her that there was one on Memorial but that I > > > > think it is only for men. She politely thanked me and went on her > > > > way... another man by Clancy's asked me for cash today. I felt badly > > > > because I am in bad financial straits myself and couldn't help them. > > > > > > > > Is the mission on Memorial only for men? > > > > > > > > -heather > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AsburyPark/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AsburyPark/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: [email protected] [email protected] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [email protected] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
