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Our congregation has accepted the challenge of helping with
the Homes of Hope (Hope House) mission project. Our
committee greatly appreciates all that you have
contributed. Because this is an ongoing mission, we
continually need help. At the moment, we are in need of
mentors for the families that move in. A mentor is
basically a support person helping the family work toward
their goals. You are not alone. You work with Tabor
Services and LOVE, INC. Together we all help the homeless
family work toward their goals of finding a more permanent
place to live, learning to budget, finding a job, and
listening to their concerns. It is usually a three-month
commitment for each new family.
If you think you would like to be a mentor or
possibly part of a mentoring team, please talk with me about
it or any other mentors, Suzanne Burger or Melody Nissley.
Hope House
Update:
Another family has moved
from the Hope House into their own place. They were able to
stay in the Donegal School District, which was a priority to
them. The family worked hard to meet their goals of finding
work, saving money, and moving into their own place. They
received much of their furniture from the furniture bank and
they were so grateful. This was another success story from the
Hope House.
Thanks to all who helped in any way. This is a mission that we
can be proud of in these hard economic times.
I
have had calls about donating furnishings or any household items
over the years. If you have anything to donate, please call
Lorraine Lutz at the furniture bank. Her phone is 653-2478 in
the morning and 653-1665 in the afternoon. She can make
arrangements for drop off or pick up whatever you need. The
furniture bank furnishes the houses that our families move into
and also keeps replenishing supplies in the transitional
houses.
Please keep this mission in your prayers. There are also many
opportunities for volunteers.
If you have any questions, please contact Dawn
Bourassa at 717-892-6606.
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