Welfare and Self-Reliance

Our goal is to"bear one another's burdens" and while strengthening community members' ability to provide for themselves and serve others, and to provide temporary assistance, when necessary.

The Lord’s Way of Caring

  • Encourage personal and family responsibility

  • Provide temporary assistance for essential needs

  • Offer resources or services rather than cash

  • Provide work or service opportunities

  • Maintain strict confidentiality

Self-Reliance Foundation

  • Spiritual Strength:

    • Faith in Christ

    • Obedience to commandments

    • Guidance from the Holy Spirit

  • Physical & Emotional Health:

    • Word of Wisdom

    • Nutrition

    • Exercise

    • Sleep

    • Healthy relationships

    • Professional help, when needed

  • Education & Employment:

    • Continuous learning

    • Vocational training

    • Better employment opportunities

  • Temporal Preparedness:

    • Financial planning

    • Emergency preparedness

    • Home storage

Resources

Self-Reliance - Programs and Resources

Review the many programs and resources the Church provides to improve self-reliance for individuals and families.

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Finding Strength in the Lord: Emotional Resilience

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My Foundation for Self-Reliance

Learn and put into practice principles of faith, education, hard work, and trust in the Lord.

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Personal Finances for Self-Reliance

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My Path for Self-Reliance

Understand why and how you can become more self-reliant.

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Education for Better Work for Self-Reliance

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