Be Able on the GMCF Community Hour Show Episode - 204

Philanthropy Today

Be Able Community Center provides life-changing support to Manhattan residents facing adversity, offering essential services and a compassionate community. The center is celebrating its fifth year of operation while preparing to launch a crucial supportive housing program to bridge a significant gap in local resources.
• Located at 431 South Fifth Street, Be Able functions as a daytime community resource center open 8 am-4 pm daily
• Services include coffee, computer access, laundry facilities, showers, and connections to community resources
• Structured programming for life improvement includes peer mentoring, finance education, and creative outlets
• Phil Hicks shares his journey from living in his car to finding support, healthcare assistance, and community
• Health challenges, including diabetes complications and osteomyelitis, require medical intervention
• Be Able connected Phil with resources, including Kansa Prairie for affordable medications and The Guardians for car repairs
• Manhattan's network of support organizations creates comprehensive care for vulnerable neighbors
• New supportive housing program launching within weeks addresses critical need in Manhattan
• Community support through fundraisers and Grow Green Match Day has made the housing initiative possible
Visit beablecommunity.org to learn more about their services or to support their mission of creating a community where everyone can be able.
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Chapters

1. Introduction to Be Able Community (00:00:00)

2. Scott Voos Shares Be Able's Mission (00:03:18)

3. Phil Hicks' Journey to Manhattan (00:04:33)

4. Overcoming Health and Mental Challenges (00:06:47)

5. Be Able's Support and Resources (00:08:38)

6. New Supportive Housing Program Launch (00:16:32)

7. Closing Thoughts and Grow Green Day (00:19:00)