In 1930 a family was burned out of their home and neighbors helped gathered what they would need to restart. At the end of that "project", there was enough left over to help more families, and the Auburn Community Chest was formed. Over the years and with new partnerships the Auburn Food Bank has become a staple in the community, assisting nearly 140 families every day by providing food, referrals, and emergency assistance to those in need.
Source: http://www.theauburnfoodbank.org/
Friends United to Shelter the Indigent, Oppressed and Needy was founded in 1993 by Peggy LaPorte together with a small group of women. After raising money for two years they were able to purchase the first one-bedroom condominium. Providing housing was their mission so that women and children could have a safe, secure environment as they work toward self-sufficiency. They now operate 10 condos, three single-family homes, a duplex and a fourplex all as part of this mission to serve homeless families. In total, they have helped move nearly 200 families out of homelessness and into a self-sufficient and productive life.
Source: http://www.fusionfederalway.org/
