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United Way exercise reveals layers of poverty
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Marshland Credit Union's Betty Conway and Stephen Bell read information about breaking the cycle of poverty during Friday's poverty simulation at the Effingham County Parks and Recreation Department gym in Springfield. - photo by Rick Lott
Rick Lott
Effingham Herald
Published: Dec 9, 2018, 12:49 PM
SPRINGFIELD — The United Way of Effingham County presented a poverty simulation for the first time on Friday morning at the Effingham County Parks and Recreation Department gym.
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Help Manna House Upgrade Its Parking Lot
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Friends of Manna House volunteers Theresa Gardner, left, and Kaye Shuman load food into vehicles to help distribute meals to families in need. Their efforts support the pantry’s mission to provide essential food and hope to the community. (Submitted photo)
Paul Kasko
Updated: Aug 12, 2025, 12:35 PM
Published: Aug 11, 2025, 7:08 PM
Friends of Manna House is fundraising in August to renovate the busy food pantry parking lot. The community is invited to shop donated décor and support the project.
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