The Resource Office for Social Ministries (ROSM), a non-profit organization, coordinates the efforts of the religious community to aid the poor, providing accurate information to efficiently use resources and prevent duplication of assistance.

ROSM is effective in eliminating duplication of efforts and providing information with respect to the amount and kind of assistance already given or needed in a specific situation. 

ROSM is a tax-exempt, county-and-state-recognized service. ROSM does not receive any government funding, but relies solely on financial gifts from congregations and individuals. It is governed by a board of directors who are representative of local religious groups and social service agencies.

ROSM seeks to coordinate benevolent efforts in our community through the following services:

1. Responding to requests of religious institutions for client information, utilizing ROSM’s website database.
2. Responding to social service agencies’ requests for client financial assistance through an e-mail based ROSM REQUEST.
3. Helping religious organizations identify people in the community whose needs may already have been met through the ROSM ALERT.
4. Consulting with ROSM’s coordinator to develop the benevolence programs of local religious groups.
5. Providing referrals to God’s Pantry and other social service agencies.