Urban Groups Seek US Funds

"The water just pours in; it's awful," said Gail Snowden, the organization's chief executive officer.

"It's small dollars, big impact," she added. "Our auditorium is used by students. We have a church group that's in here on Sundays and a senior group that meets twice a week. The ripple impact of the money supporting Freedom House is going to touch 1,000 people or more."