Elisha Ministries is holding its annual Faith Walk on Saturday, September 13 at 7:30 a.m. at R.L. Cook Park in order to help raise funds and increase awareness as part of their MYWAY initiative.
The mission of the MYWAY program is to help prevent and reduce homelessness and empower families and individuals affected by a mental, substance or other disabling condition. The program seeks individuals in the community who are trying to recover and get back on their feet.
The Faith Walk also increases the awareness of recovery. September is Recovery Month. We want people to know that they can recover and live a stable life.
“MYWAY assists with episodic utility, rental assistance, or other urgent needs ” said the Executive Director, Gloria Mays. “It could be somebody who has been in an accident or had a sudden job or family transition and can’t pay all the bills. It’s something we consider urgent, but not a crisis. This compassionate resource has been a lifesaver or parachute for life challenges since they Elisha Ministries started it in 2018.”
Mays said individuals who qualify and who are approved can receive up to $225 to help with their expenses.
The organization receives grants from Origin and Cadence Bank to support the program as well.
“We try to use other funding that we don’t have in our budget to run this program all year long,” said Mays.
The organization’s fiscal year ends August 31, and Mays said most of the time additional funding won’t be received until close to the first of the year. Thus, the Faith Walk is organized in an effort to cover costs until the other funding sources are received.
Cost to participate in the Faith Walk is $35 with all funds supporting the program. The event includes a 3K run/walk virtual or in person and it will start at 7:30 am at R. L. Cook Park at 2800 Kavanaugh Road, Ruston, LA.
In order to sign up to participate in the event, visit https://www.
“We usually have local agencies ,teams and individuals joining to show support or walk on behalf of a family or friend. In the past, we have had really good turnouts,” said Mays. “We would love to have the same or greater and you can even sign up on the day of the race. Everyone receives medallions, cups, trophies and the first prize runner gets $100.00.
“The race is a dynamic opportunity to raise awareness, support others and increase funding support for the MYWAY program. I tell everyone, right at the end of our fiscal year, the well is dry and the Faith Walk continues the program support..”
“We want to be able to help as many people as possible,” said Arlisha, Outreach Case Manager. “Sponsors and other support is still open and it is never too late to help and volunteer for our programs support.”
To learn more about Elisha Ministries, go to www.elishaministriesnela.org/
