"...The faces of those in need haven't changed."

The market's up...the market's down...recession looms like a waiting dog...or does it?

For thirty years, the Christian Service Center has been serving our community...during good times and bad, during both the Bull Market and the Bear Market. Many things have changed in Central Florida since 1971, and let me assure you, we have seen it all.

What hasn't changed is the growing number of people in need. Many of the daily struggles have been the same since our beginning...struggles with finances, food, clothing, a hot meal, or caring for the sick loved one. But more than that, the faces of those in need haven't changed.

Sure, it's not the same people who have asked for assistance thirty years ago, but the look in their eyes is identical. It's the look of hopelessness in a cruel world. It's the look that breaks your heart, that challenges you to want to do more. It's a look that inspires not only our staff but also our volunteers and supporters like you.

When the Center began, it was founded to serve those in need by our Christian community. This group challenged us, inspired us, and encouraged us to be Christ in a hurting world. Your support has been the catalyst that has helped us continue to serve hundreds of thousands in need, one life at a time. Without people like you, we would have been gone long ago. Your gifts, your prayers and your encouragement is from where we draw our resources to continue to serve. Thank you!

As we look toward the summer months, we are asking our supporters to help remember the work of the Christian Service Center during a time when our resources are most taxed. Please consider a special gift to help during the upcoming "dry months." After all, the mission of the Center has not changed in thirty years...to help those in need.