It is designed to provide financial assistance for families in temporary need. The people we serve must be a resident of Gloucester County and have been so for a minimum of 12 months. Assistance will only be granted once within a 12 month period. Our income sources include fundraisers, churches, United Way designations, civic groups, individuals, memorials and The Daily Press Holiday Fund. Our board includes volunteers and caseworkers. SGI also supports the following:
•The JD Briggs Children's Fund: Through the J.D. Briggs Children's Fund, SGI provides funds to support children in the Gloucester Public School System with needs such as clothing, medical and school supplies and field trip fees.
•Three Rivers Healthy Families: These funds help support needy families who face health impairments because of pre-mature birth and lack adequate housing, educational or medical resources.
•The Family Room: Ware Episcopal Church operates a community service by providing a social network for preschool age children, their parents and caregivers.
•Habitat for Humanity: Donations of time and money are used to assist low income families to become home owners.
•Vehicle Donation: SGI also works to help those citizens who are in need of basic transportation. We partner with individuals who wish to donate automobiles in need of minor repair. Michael Harris, owner of Harris Garage, inspects and restores the vehicle to safe running condition. Safe and reliable transportation is a big need in Gloucester. The blue book value of donated vehicles is tax deductible.
