TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) – While Leon County Head Start programs have opened with the help of a $300,000 grant from the Children’s Services Council, Tallahassee faith leaders say more can be done.
Greg James, pastor at Life Church International, made a call to action on a radio show last week, urging his fellow pastors to step up for their community.
“So what if 1000 churches just allocated 50 dollars for the next two months,” James said.
The Tallahassee Urban League said the funds will support Head Start feeding programs.(Must credit Tallahassee Urban League)
His call led to “Project 1000″ where funds will go to the Tallahassee Urban League and then be donated to Head Start programs in Leon County.
The Tallahassee Urban League said Wednesday that they are renewing a call for donations despite Head Start being open to cover costs for breakfast, lunch and snacks. “When you take away one resource, it impacts another,” they said.
Pastor Stanley Walker of the Tabernacle Baptist Church was one of many pastors to motivate his congregation to give.
“It’s something that we can’t wait, something that is a need, is an emergency,” Walker said.
Tasha Carter, director of operations at Jacob Chapel Baptist Church, said the church has been working to ensure no one goes without a meal with their food pantry and farm share programs.
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“When we were made aware of the Project 1000 initiative, we were absolutely motivated and encouraged to want to become a part of that action,” Carter said.
At Shady Grover Primitive Baptist Church, Pastor Lanorris McFadden is also meeting the call. “This is a prime opportunity to give back. And we should not wait for another time while I wait for somebody else to do it. This call is to you.”
The Tallahassee Urban League said they have raised about $4,000 for Head Start feeding programs. They are hoping to reach more churches to increase the number of donations.
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