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Message REPORTIMPACT2 0 2 4MARKETPLACE& MEETING PLACEM A I N S T R E E T M A I N S T R E E T M A R K E T P L A C E A N D M E E T I N G P L A C E I SR E D E F I N I N G C H A R I T Y A N D C R E A T I N G A H E A L T H I E RC O M M U N I T Y T H R O U G H P A R T N E R S H I P S , E D U C A T I O N , A N DA C C E S S T O R E S O U R C E S , F O S T E R I N G L O N G - T E R M I M P A C T .

Marketplace Shoppers63%44%Marketplace MARKETPLACE STATISTICSTotal: 935 73% of Marketplace shoppers earn at or below200% of the federal poverty level. By shopping atthe Marketplace, they save on groceries, freeingup money for housing, childcare, and other needs.Green Tier ShoppersYellow Tier ShoppersBlue Tier Shoppers476211253*MSMP is the only place in Rowan County serving thisdemographic. of the market staffare graduates ofthe Getting Aheadprogram.44$28,000local farm andvendorpartnershipsgenerated for localfarmersof reduced-priceshoppers earn toomuch for federalaid but not enoughfor a living wage.*

Paul came to us nearly two years ago in crisis. His health was declining, hecouldn’t work, and he wasn’t yet receiving disability. His housing wasunsafe, and he lacked basic necessities. When he arrived, seeking food, hehadn’t had a real meal in over two weeks. His only source of comfort washis beloved cats, whom he struggled to care for. Before long, he washospitalized for several weeks, needing critical care.As we got to know Paul, we discovered the root causes of his instability.Paul’s childhood was a story of generational trauma. His grandmother, whoraised him and his siblings, was a hard worker, but he endured significantabuse in her home. As an adult, he needed more than food, shelter, andhealthcare—he needed to be seen, heard, and loved. He neededcommunity.Today, Paul’s life looks very different. He completed our Getting Aheadprogram, gaining access to vital resources and support. He now receivesdisability and food assistance, has a wonderful healthcare provider, and issurrounded by a caring community. He also has a home in our new Cooperative CommunityLiving program, where he shares not just expenses but friendship and mutual support with two fellow Getting Ahead graduates. Together, they’re about to embark on a journey of healthy living through our Food Pharmacyprogram.Paul’s transformation is a testament tothe power of a caring community. By shifting his focus from barriers toopportunities, he has discovered hisresilience—and that has made all thedifference.SUCCESS STORY

MEETING PLACE STATISTICSTARGERACTUALMental Health Social Capital Financial0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%Getting Ahead ProgramEnglish ClassSpanish ClassCommunity ResiliencyModel® (CRM®) and ACEs 96% 75%TARGERACTUALNeighborhood WinsNeighborhood WinsMental Health: Improved their mental health from stable to secure and thriving.Social Capital: improved access to resources through family, friends, and social connections.Financial: Maintained or improved their financial resources and reported feeling stable and secure.A 15-week supportive program designed for individuals navigating life’s challenges. In a safe, facilitatedgroup setting, participants share meals, reflect on their life stories, and focus on understanding pastexperiences while setting future goals. The program fosters encouragement, provides valuable insights,and offers support to help participants create a more positive and empowered path forward.ACEs: Understanding the effects of childhood trauma.CRM® Provides simple tools for calming the nervoussystem during times of stress.RATED THEPROGRAMEXTREMELYHELPFUL INTHEIR DAILY LIFEREPORTEDGAININGSKILLS TOCALM THENERVOUSSYSTEM90% participants experiencedchildhood trauma participants moved fromunhoused to safe andsecure housing. participants becameresidents of our first*Cooperative CommunityLiving Program.graduates took onleadership roles withinour organization or thebroader community. 536"The relationships andsupport from MSMPare life changing." -GA participant *Cooperative Community Living Program - Our cooperative community living program allows Getting Ahead participants/graduates to share affordablehousing costs by collectively renting a house owned by MSMP.

FOOD PHARMACYFood Pharmacyof participants showed anincrease in muscle massof participants experienced weight lossduring time in the program.of participants showed a decrease inbody fat percentage50%62%62%75%of participantsmaintained or had a reduction inHbA1c. 78%of participantsreported lowerstress at the end ofthe program"The impact of thisprogram will change myhealth journey forever.”-Food Pharmacy ParticipantOur Food Pharmacy program, guided by a registered dietitian,helps reduce nutrition insecurity and supports the managementof chronic health conditions. Participating families receivethree weekly meal kits, including recipes and ingredients for a healthy meal for 4-6 people. Families have access to weeklydietitian consultations, chronic disease management classes, a 6-month YMCA membership, and additional wrap-aroundservices.

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