· Three homeless couples in Anawim have obtained housing. They are all looking for work. Two of the women are also in college, getting their GEDs. We are seeking donations for their schooling.
· Looking over this last year, a number of people have found work, some have turned away from drugs and alcohol, some have turned away from violence to seek lives of peace. This is all the work of the Holy Spirit in the midst of Anawim.
· At the same time, many more people have become homeless. Every week we hear of at least another person who is on the street, or living in their car. More people are using the services of Anawim than ever before.
· We have received so many donations this year that our folks are mostly prepared for the winter.
· However, the churches involved in the day shelter did not obtain permission from Gresham to raise the temperature of opening the shelters. So we are not allowed to open unless the temperature is lower than 25 degrees, even though the threat of hypothermia is much higher than that. Please pray that the city would soften their hearts on this matter.
Up to the minute praise report:
ReplyDeleteJust today, Anawim obtained permission from the Fire Chief of Gresham to be open for 15 days this winter to keep folks overnight on the coldest nights of the year. Praise God!
Hallelujah! Still have to be below 25 degrees?
ReplyDelete