THE TIME IS NOW TO HELP: THE POVERTY STRICKEN CHILDREN, ELDERLY, & HANDICAPPED

 - MY MISSION-

I have devoted myself to help those in need. I grew up and out of moments of poverty through perseverance and hard work.  Because I have personally experienced what it is like to be in need, I made a vow to God long ago to diligently work to help those who are extremely poverty stricken—focusing on children, elderly, and the handicapped. I also help families, widows, single moms, good people that have fallen on hard times, those that cannot fend for themselves.

To date, I have helped an average of 500 extremely poverty-stricken children, senior citizens and multiple handicapped per year for the past 23 years.  I have provided over 20,000 pounds of food per month. Sad but true, there are over 30 million Americans who go to bed hungry every night. I purchased thousands of blankets and hundreds of heaters. I bought thousands of coats, shoes, gloves, and hats.  I bought tens of thousands of diapers, toiletries (toilet paper, soap, toothpaste, tooth brushes, etc.) I also supplied air-conditioners for those with heart problems and other extreme health conditions where heat and humidity can be detrimental. I have turned on electricity when we find people sitting in the dark.  I have the heat turned on when I find people suffering in the cold.  I have also provided hundreds of toys, educational tools, books, etc… to children that have none.    I have provided shelter, refurbished run down homes, helped to provide jobs, etc., whatever God puts upon my heart to help my fellow creations of God.

Since I grew up in moments of poverty, I know how it feels to be fearfully sad. I know how it feels to watch your mother cry when electricity is turned off and you have no food.  I vowed to God that I would always work hard and provide for my mission with devotion and dedication.

I used to provide all the funding for the Time Is Now organization; however, the last few years I have been unable to financially assist all those in need who have turned to me for help. After much encouragement, I now share my mission of helping with others who wish to help by Caring and Sharing. Good, God loving people have come to the calling of helping our neighbors in need.  My heart has no bounds.  I help wherever there is need.

Any time I become discouraged at work, I call to mind all of these children and elderly who are in extreme need.  Their plight drives me to work even harder to achieve the goals that will help the extremely poverty stricken.

Every cent you donate will go directly to help the needy, 100%.  For the past 23 years, I have funded all of The Time Is Now’s operating expenses through my other business, from corporate fees right down to postage stamps.  Our continuing goal is to direct every cent donated to “The Time is Now to Help” towards buying goods and utility services that help the extremely poverty-stricken live more comfortably, improve their quality of life, and remove their pain and suffering.

Even though I donate a lot of the funds, there are several other individuals who have joined forces to provide continual support in any way they can.  There are some heartfelt doctors, devoted attorneys, businesses, organizations, and a group of friends, relatives, and most of all concerned citizens who know that any amount donated means a lot to those without. 

I would like to thank the following people for their years of support, without which The Time is Now to Help would not even exist: Richard Driehaus, Lee Garr, Dennis Hannon, Robert Herring Sr., Charles Herring, Robert Herring Jr., George & Mary Howard, Tom and Mary Johnson, William and Lois McEssy, Steve Southwell, The Rhoades Foundation, and many more people with wonderful, Caring & Sharing hearts.

I have personally never taken one penny out of The Time Is Now. Quoting Article Two of our Articles of Incorporation, “No part of any of the monies of the corporation shall inure to the benefit of or be distributable to its officers or directors; there are no directors’ fees, no directors’ salaries, no auto expenses, and no reimbursements…”

My promise to God drives me.  God said, “Those who help the least of My people, helps Me.” I find those who need help by my own investigation. I also get referrals from schools, social workers, churches of all denominations, and concerned neighbors. I research each situation for genuine need. I cannot provide all that is needed for so many suffering we have located.  Thank you very much for your time and consideration of help.

 Health and Happiness to You and Yours,

                              God Bless, Sal  Dimiceli, Sr.

                              President and Founder