Monroe County United Ministries
Monroe County United Ministries, Inc. offers assistance to low-income working families in Monroe County. MCUM operates a full day, year-round subsidized childcare program for children ages 2 – 6 and emergency services. Through their Emergency Services program, MCUM distributes a five days supply of food from their food pantry to needy families to help them through short term crises. They are also able to provide assistance with clothing and household items through a partnership with Opportunity House, a local resale shop. In addition to these services, MCUM fights homelessness in particular by providing rent and utility assistance to those in need, to help keep them from being evicted or having their utilities disconnected. By helping families with low-cost high quality childcare and emergency services, MCUM strives to eliminate the effects of poverty.