INSPIRITUS UPDATE
Did you know Inspiritus spans 3 states (Tennessee, Georgia, and Alabama) and a multitude of programs. Each program is led by a team of professional staff who seek to insure that every person discovers their inner strength and resilience, leading to a more fulfilling life.
The Disaster Team is currently in Waverly, TN leading volunteer cleanup efforts after the devastating floods in August. In addition, rebuilding work in Cookeville and long term recovery efforts in Nashville are ongoing helping people to rebuild after the spring floods.
The Refugee and Immigration Services is awaiting arrivals from Afghanistan and other war-torn parts of the world, staffing up to welcome 600+ in the coming year.
The Middle TN Inspiritus team looks to the future by exploring property development to house the current and expanding programs with an eye on tackling the low-income housing shortage in Nashville. Help is needed to continue to provide TN programs free of charge. Please consider a tax-exempt donation online, www.weinspirit.org.
IMPACT TN this fiscal year, with 2 months to go:
· 42,497 meals distributed
· 231 youth received summer lunches
· 525 take-home art kits distributed to youth
· 175 active gardens growing vegetables for 122 households and 263+ individuals
· $65,000 in rent and utilities assistance
· 1,800 individuals received Covid prevention kits
· 13,000+ personal care, household items distributed
· 85 THRIVE Studios sessions and 2 murals completed
· 237 volunteers serving more than 1,900 hours
First Lutheran is privileged to support the work of Inspiritus through donations of personal hygiene and cleaning products, volunteer hours and monetary contributions.