Letters to the Editor
Randy Yates writes about his time in Oxford and his impressions of the local bar and restaurant scene, asking why Sunday should be treated any differently than the other six days of the week, while the L-O-U Homeless Task Force writes to thank the City of Oxford for supporting the Interfaith Compassion Ministry. (August 17, 2010, Page 4)
Shelters, Pantry receive grant money
Four local organizations that offer emergency food and shelter have been awarded grant money by the local Emergency Food and Shelter Program Board that is made up of local representatives from several nonprofit agencies. (June 18, 2010, Page 1A)
United Way reaches goal
Despite a down-turn in the economy, the United Way of Oxford and Lafayette County met and exceeded its $425,000 goal for its 2009 campaign, raising a total of $425,732 to be distributed to 16 of its partner agencies. (April 29, 2010, Page 1)
Community responds to growing homeless problem
Several members of the community have not only admitted the reality that homeless and needy persons do, in fact, live in Lafayette County, they have chosen to do something about it. (April 15, 2010, Page 1)
Area nonprofits get federal funds
Local charities trying to meet the needs of growing ranks of homeless and hungry people in the community will get some financial assistance through the federal Emergency Food and Shelter program. U.S. Rep. Travis Childers announced recently that four local organizations will receive $23,603. (January 11, 2010, Page 1)
