friends of morning light
The Friends of Morning Light believe that women and children facing the hardships of homelessness in the Lowcountry deserve a place of refuge and hope and that it is our community’s urgent responsibility to provide it. With God at the center and the support of a compassionate network, we are committed to supporting Star Gospel Mission’s work of providing women and children with life-transforming resources that lead to self-sufficiency.
*Artistic rendering of what our transitional housing could look like
Did you know that in the Charleston County School system* alone, there are over 400 school aged students who are experiencing homelessness? (* Mckinney-Vento Office for Displaced Families)
Did you know that the percentage of those experiencing homelessness is increasing by 25% each year and that women with children represent 36% of those in need of safe and supportive housing?
Upon hearing of this great need to support women and children experiencing homelessness, a group of friends have organized to raise awareness and support to his vital cause. The Friends of Morning Light volunteer their time and resources to aid Star Gospel Mission’s Brighter Together capital campaign with a focus on establishing a transitional housing program for women and children.
Shining a Light on Homelessness in Charleston
Program Highlights
TUTORING AND ACADEMIC SUPPORT - AFTER-SCHOOL TUTORING AND ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL SCHOOLS AND DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS.
EMOTIONAL AND SOCIAL SUPPORT - PLAY THERAPY, GROUP ACTIVITIES, AND SPECIALIZED COUNSELING FOR CHILDREN TO ADDRESS TRAUMA, FOSTERING EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT.
CHILDCARE AND SCHOOLING - AGE-APPROPRIATE CARE AND EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES WHILE MOTHERS FOCUS ON RECOVERY, EMPLOYMENT, AND LIFE SKILLS.
PARENTAL LIFE SKILLS TRAINING - PARENTING CLASSES TO HELP MOTHERS BALANCE RESPONSIBILITIES AND ADDRESS EMOTIONAL CHALLENG
FAMILY COUNSELING - COUNSELING SESSIONS TO SUPPORT EMOTIONAL AND MENTAL HEALTH FOR BOTH MOTHERS AND CHILDREN.
EARLY EDUCATION - PARTNERING ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDE A SAFE, NURTURING ENVIRONMENT TAILORED TO CHILDREN'S DEVELOPMENTAL NEEDS.
⭐Tour Star Gospel Mission’s Campus - Experience a behind-the-scenes look at how Star Gospel Mission provides programming to support those in need. You'll meet the passionate people who make their work possible, learn about future expansion plans, and have the opportunity to ask questions directly to the Mission’s executive director.
The Need is Urgent
In response, a group of compassionate friends came together to take action. Friends of Morning Light is a volunteer-driven initiative dedicated to raising awareness and support for women and children facing homelessness. Our mission is to aid Star Gospel Mission’s Brighter Together capital campaign, which is focused on establishing a transitional housing program for mothers and their children. By working together, we can provide stability, hope, and a brighter future for families in need
Our goal is to raise $4 million over the next 3 years to develop a program and property that will support women and children who are experiencing homelessness.
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