• For many years the Aaron McNeil Center housed the first library in the community for African Americans.

 

  • On April 14, 2002 the Aaron McNeil Center was officially certified as a Jubilee Ministry Center of the Episcopal Church.

 

  • Our Clients vary in ethnicity, nationality, and with the current economic slowdown and the past weather disasters even the socio-economic dynamic varies.  Our participants range in age from 16 to 86 years old. 

 

  • From 2008 to 2009 our client numbers increased by 110%. Crisis Relief helped 2,567 families involving 4,290 individuals.  Requests for funds were far greater than center monies available.  We helped 261 with rent, for a total of $24,222.00, but had request in excess of $100,917.00.  We helped 528 with utilities for a total of $40,777.00, but $77,899.00 was requested.  Assistance with medications totaled $6,982.00.  Over 1,400 families used the food pantry for a total of $53,000 in food and commodities.
  • We receive no funding from local CDBG funds.
  • We were not funded by the KHC.
  • 83% of our funds come from local private doantions, thank you neighbors.
  • All donations are used as designated.
  • AMH offers skills and workforce development.