Helping the Elderly
A ministry led mission to help those who cannot afford much needed home repairs
"Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other just as Christ forgave you."
Ephesians 4:32
Today, seniors need help more than ever. Simple projects will go unnoticed or neglected due to not being able to afford and/or perform repairs to their home.
Below are statistics for the Helping the Elderly service area:
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19% of the population (65+) of Cumming, GA are seniors. 25% are 60+
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34% of those seniors living in Cumming, GA are living alone.
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8% of Cumming senior households have an annual income of less than $10k and 36% less than $20k.
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28% of Cumming, GA residents 60 and over received food stamps in the last year.
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The average Social Security Income in Cumming is $16,985/year.
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The median household income for a Cumming senior is $27,075.
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17% of the seniors in Cumming are veterans.
Source: Census.gov
"Love your neighbor as yourself. There is no commandment greater than these."
Mark 12:31