8+ years ago when JSS first got started, Three times a week I went to the homeless encampments, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, distributing the necessities of life for homeless persons. The largest concentration was behind the K Mart shopping Center. Due to “whatever,” I could not go on a Friday, so I went on a Saturday morning. NO ONE was around! Where did they all go? Had homelessness been solved? …………. I found out that they all had gone, as they always did, on Saturday mornings, to Green Valley Community Church on Green Valley Rd. to their “Saturday Morning Café.” (now officially named “Common Ground”) Here they were fed well, offered clothing, fellowship, direction, and produce donated by local food stores. They were given encouragement, opportunity, and love. That one day gave them encouragement for the dreadful week ahead.. That “Café” had been going on long before JSS and the other faith non-profits got involved. They are still serving our homeless community. “God Bless Them All!”

Thanks Gals and Guys!

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JSS is always asking for donations of toilet paper for distribution to the homeless population, full rolls, and why is that? That roll is very important. It is the cleanest possession that a homeless persons has to cover a cut or scrape, as a tissue when suffering from colds or allergies, as a hygienic necessity for women regularly, for men who have lost their control, and, of course for its intended purpose, as well as it being easily biodegradable so you don’t have to take it with you when you’re finished with it. That roll is kept dry above all possessions when it rains.

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“Today you can go to a gas station and find the cash register open and the toilets locked. They must think toilet paper is worth more than money.” Joey Bishop

“May your life be long and useful like a roll of toilet paper.” Anonymous-Turkish Proverb

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ED County Committee on Homelessness: 20+ persons giving opinions on issues and practices that maybe 3 of that committee have had daily experience working with, or having been, homeless. This committee is attempting to end homelessness when 2,000 years ago it was written that the homeless will always be with us. An obvious response would be for them to do what has already worked in ED County. What is killing the attempt is “Politics.”  The lack of awareness, and yes, ignorance of the county populist is what will kill these efforts. Can’t the County bend a little bit? Relax a little on the “Special Use” permits, the zoning restrictions? Tell me who on that committee or on the BOS haven’t gone over 65 MPH on Rt. 50.

Make Ron Sachs apologize, and he will, for the irreverence shown to the BOS for the lack of effort exhibited by the Board of Supervisors on behalf of their citizens, those they represent, and who have the very least. Ron will attend, with bowed head ,  and apologize on the day they provide for these citizens the same protection, shelter, and opportunities for a clean body that they enjoy themselves.

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We at Jobs Shelter of the Sierra (JSS) want to thank all of our contributors. Each sock, each roll of  toilet paper, each pair of women’s and men’s under wear, each “T” shirt, each pair of trousers, each toothbrush and tube of toothpaste. Each little item from the back of our vans, from you, is greatly prized, and the recipients are extremely grateful. May your God bless each one of you!

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You may respond to Ron at: JobsShelterOrg@gmail.com