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Published July 01, 2009 10:00 pm - Rhonda Gorham says the Boys & Girls Club of Joplin has had its prayers answered. This week, the club was approved for the Youth Opportunities Program by the Missouri Department of Economic Development, which means that donations to the club can earn state tax credits. Nonprofit organizations working to find ways to survive recession By Laura Dimmit
news@joplinglobe.com Rhonda Gorham says the Boys & Girls Club of Joplin has had its prayers answered. This week, the club was approved for the Youth Opportunities Program by the Missouri Department of Economic Development, which means that donations to the club can earn state tax credits. “The tax funds are so important to the club with the tough economic times we are seeing,” said Gorham, the club’s executive director. Other area nonprofit organizations also have been feeling the effects of the recession, but officials say they, too, are working to find ways to cope. Salvation Army The Joplin branch of the Salvation Army has seen a rapid increase in its clientele in recent months. “In some areas, it has doubled since last year,” said Capt. Mary Poff. Poff said many of the Salvation Army’s new clients are families that previously needed no outside help. The Salvation Army helps provide food and clothing to those in need, and, when grant money is available, also provides assistance with rent and utility payments. Regina Duley, the Joplin branch’s business manager, said the increase in demand has put a strain on the organization’s bank account. “Some of our biggest income comes from our thrift stores, and those sales are way down,” she said. The organization has not seen a significant drop in individual and church donations, but it is trying to cut back on expenses. The latter, Duley said, is “the subject of all of our staff meetings.” 
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