Grace Hill first developed its neighborhood
self-sufficiency and training program in 1981 and called it Member
Organized Resource Exchange or M.O.R.E. The intent of MORE is to
connect
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people
with their neighbors and with resources through a service delivery system that is shaped and
operated by the poor. MORE's key goal is to help establish within
poor communities an ability to be self-sufficient which translates into
minimized dependence on social programs. By linking neighbors to each other, they help
themselves, each other and build a sense community all at the same
time. Since neighbors play such a critical role in providing
the services, MORE Neighborhood College is the training
mechanism to orient neighborhood volunteers to the procedures and
resources which allow them to serve their fellow neighbors.
The beauty of MORE
is that it relies on the talents and leadership of the same individuals
it exists to help - the residents of the service
areas. Neighbors develop the programs needed to address their
community issues. Neighbors keep the system running and monitor
the operations of the entire system through neighborhood MORE Boards.
Linking Neighbors
to Services - This dynamic system is operated by and for
neighbors, who are both providers and recipients of service. They
are trained in reaching, engaging, and linking fellow neighbors to one
another, to Grace Hill programs and to other agencies for resources,
services and activities.
Neighborhood
Centers -
A
listing of Grace Hill Neighborhood Centers where neighbors are linked to
the MORE system and other resources.
MORE Time Dollar
Exchange
- The
Member Organized Resource Exchange is Grace Hill Settlement House's
dynamic model for resource delivery to needy neighbors in the St. Louis
area. MTDE is a service barter system which helps meet the basic needs
of neighbors so they can preserve scarce cash and help one
another.
Direct
Services
- The
following services are offered by Grace Hill:
