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During this month of gratitude, how can we \u201cpay it forward\u201d to support someone in our congregation who finds themself in sudden, short term financial distress? Is there a way for our caring community to help in a timely, confidential manner? It is that very calling that motivated the FUSIT Board to create the
\u201cHuman Needs Fund\u201d (HNF) in 2015. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This year, we are dedicating the month of November to replenish this important fund. Please,\u00a0click here<\/a>\u00a0to donate (choose Human Needs Fund from the first drop down menu. Alternatively, checks can be made out to FUSIT and mailed to PO Box 6, Ithaca, NY 14851. Please indicate Human Needs Fund\u00a0in the memo.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thank you for your generous help in keeping this important fund viable.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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