A significant percentage of people who come to the Mission looking for help are in "situational poverty". They and their families have never lived in poverty. Many of them have college degrees and have come from careers that have provided for all of their necessities. Due to the current economy and circumstances, they now find themselves and their families living in poverty. Here is the story of Jill and her journey back to self-sufficiency.
Poverty
1 in 5 children live in poverty
1 in 7 Americans now live below
the poverty line
1 in 3 elementary school children
in Mooresville live in low income or poverty
There is double-digit
unemployment in Mooresville
40% of children in the Mooresville
Graded School District qualify for free or reduced lunches
Over 4,000 Mooresville families
seek help from the Mission
The Solution — Our Community, Our Responsibility
Give a man a fish and feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and feed him for a lifetime. The Mission is dedicated to giving hope, resources and life skills training to Mooresville's poorest families. Giving a hand-out solves immediate needs, but what about tomorrow? With community support we can teach these families how to survive, thrive and become self-sufficient. Help your neighbors rise out of poverty permanently.
Our Volunteers:
The Cove Church hosted a Christmas Party for children in our community with food, games and most of all a visit and picture with
Santa!!!
Mooresville Lake Norman Christian Mission is an independent organization creating lasting change for families in need in the Mooresville
Lake Norman area. See our Financials and Form 990 by clicking here.
Mooresville/Lake Norman Christian Mission
Physical Address: 266 N. Broad St., Mooresville, NC 28115
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 62, Mooresville, NC 28115