More people are out of a job during these tough economic times and have trouble supporting their families.
Now a local group is reaching out to take care of people in a revolutionary way.
Nbc 6 reporter Karen Hopkins discovered how its touching people who have nearly lost everything.
“It’s just like your heart left and went to the pit of your stomach. All you can do is cry, pray and hope." Michael Hood and Cheryl Blair are unemployed. They live together in a van. Both say they never imagined they would end up homeless. “I pray. I have to hold on to God. If I didn't, I’d be living in hell."
“People carry around huge needs we don't know about so it helps us as an organization to connect them." So Cassie Hammett started the Hubb ministry in Shreveport about two years ago.
Volunteers feed people each week. But this year, the hubb is going beyond basic needs. “It is revolutionary because it's one on one.” Under the new "remedy" program, a volunteer adopts someone in need, like hood. The sponsor provides a bag of supplies each month, but most importantly, forms a personal relationship. “We believe life change happens when you have a support system a group of people behind you rallying around you and saying this is the right decision this is what you need to do. “
Hammett says now is the time to help. Louisiana's poverty rate is higher than Arkansas, Texas and the national average.
To get involved visit the Hub’s website:
http://thehubministry.com/
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