Historical February 1983 report or notice. Original dates, prices and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
The Skinker-DeBaliviere Community has proven to be a truly caring neighborhood.
The residents, St. Roch’s Church, Delmar Baptist Church, Grace United Methodist Church, Grace and Peace Fellowship and Washington University have always provided our community with valuable social services, assisting the elderly, handicapped and those in need.
As a result of a proposal made by members of St. Roch’s Executive Committee, a centralized social welfare office is being organized to coordinate services to better serve our community.
The office, which will be located at the Skinker-DeBaliviere Community Council, 6008 Kingsbury, will coordinate assistance in three different areas: Referral Service Assistance Volunteers will help those. who do not know where to go for specific services.
The office volunteers will have complete information on how, why, where to go, whom to call, and what to ask for.
This valuable service will help with questions and ease the frustrations of those who can’t afford to get caught up in government paper work. Neighbor to Neighbor This service will help neighbors help others.
For those who need help around the house, shoveling snow, raking leaves, and other tasks there will be a neighbor available to help. Special Assistance for Special Needs Food, clothing and assistance will be coordinated through the Skinker-DeBaliviere Community Council office. Efforts presently underway will be centralized to facilitate services.
This program can have a positive effect on our community if everyone gets involved.
If you want to help, volunteer.
Please call the Skinker-DeBaliviere office at 862-5122 or Ray Breun at 863-0750.
Originally published in The Neighborhood Paper, February 1983.
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