Serious mental illnesses add multiple layers of instability to the lives of our members. Unsettling and sometimes unpredictable symptoms upend their routines and construct barriers that prevent them from connecting with others. For many, these conditions rob their ability to work, throwing them into ongoing financial struggles and, at times, homelessness. And, while treatment can help, these illnesses have no cures; for so many individuals suffering from them, uncertainty becomes the norm.
That’s why having a stable place like the Well Community—a place where those dealing with life-altering mental health challenges are always welcomed—is especially vital. Amid the numerous uncertainties inflicted by their illnesses, our members know they’ll consistently find connection, help and kindness at the Well.
This stability for our members is made possible by another type of stability: the committed monthly gifts the Well Community receives that enable us to continually provide a place to belong for our members.
“It’s important to all organizations to have income that’s dependable,” explains Ricky Lawson, a longtime friend of the Well and a monthly donor. “Otherwise, it’s just hard to plan. You don’t know when you’re going to get a bunch or when you’re going to run out. Monthly giving just makes sense.”
Recurring gifts enable our staff to spend less time and energy on raising the funds needed to keep the Well Community open and more on directly serving our members. Knowing that a certain amount is coming in each month frees us to focus more on coming alongside members, and it equips us to budget wisely to make the most of our donors’ resources.
Monthly gifts also make it easy for our donors to continually invest in something they care about. It takes just few minutes to set up a recurring gift that’s automatically donated via credit card, providing a seamless way to make a difference on an ongoing basis.
Over 30 generous individuals are committed to giving monthly to the well. To honor them and the huge role they play in making the Well Community possible, we created the Well Wishers Circle: a group just for those who commit to giving $25 or more per month. Through the ongoing generosity of this circle, our members have a place where they always belong—a place where people who care continually come alongside them with support, resources and friendship.
It’s because of our Well Wishers that we can continue to welcome members to our Community Life Center and worship with them each week at Thursday Night Life. It’s thanks to their generosity that men who would otherwise be homeless have a safe, stable place to live through Jacob’s House. And it’s through these monthly donors that we can provide nutritious meals, life-skills training and opportunities for connection—all sources of stability as they navigate the challenges of serious mental illnesses.
We’d love to welcome you into the Well Wishers Circle! Click here to learn more and join this special group of partners who demonstrate their compassion and care month after month.