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| In 1981, area churches and community social
service agencies created AIM as the central organization for
disbursing funds to clients who seek emergency assistance with
utilities, housing, transportation, or medical expenses. It was
felt that a central agency would be able to address the possibility
of fraud—people traveling from church to church with the same
story. For the first 7 years, the AIM office was staffed by
volunteers only. AIM now receives financial support from 42
faith-based organizations, some individuals, and a few family
foundations and businesses. The office is staffed by 18 trained
volunteers and one part-time director. AIM does not receive any
financial assistance from governmental agencies nor from the United
Way. |
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