These organizations are infinitely better than the welfare office. My mom spent many years donating her time as a case worker to
ecumenical social ministries in Colorado Springs. They provided job placement assistance as well as housing and food assistance. Yes, they actually provided help for those that want work and get back on their feet as opposed to rewarding people for not doing anything and complaining all day. Whether you agree with the faith or not, these organizations do a lot of good and I would be all for tearing down the welfare establishment and funding these organizations; it would work a lot better than the government run crap that we have now.