Homeless Issue #154 /    Christmas Time

Ron went to Holy Trinity to give a little talk about Homelessness to a group of 8th graders. This is the message I received after our talk.
 
“Thank you for your time today.  Both your words and images from the video gave a vivid picture of what homelessness is in El Dorado County–and what you are doing to help through Job’s Shelters of the Sierra.  Thank you for ALL you do.
 
Lastly, here are details for your newsletter: (And Ron suggests a challenge to other faith groups.)
 
The 8th Grade Tuesday FFF (Family Faith Formation) class at Holy Trinity Parish in El Dorado Hills wanted to serve their local community.  The class chose Job’s Shelters of the Sierra as their way to serve.  Students planned the service project, promoted the collection drive, raised funds, made blankets, collected more blankets and other items to help the homeless stay warm in Winter.  In total students donated:
 
9 sleeping bags -104 blankets -229 pairs of socks -21 coats -7 pairs of shoes -lots of small hygiene products
 
“Help one person at a time, and always start with the person nearest you.” said Mother Teresa.  We may have some saints in the making.  =)

All the best,
Aag
 
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On top of that, 3 days later, the church, Holy Trinity, unloaded a van full of donated, specific clothing items, gloves, ponchos, sleeping bags, gift cards that we use to purchase razors etc., and lots of socks. We share the Safeway cards with the Sheriff H.O.T. to go directly to the homeless in the camps, the others we use to purchase supplies ……..Merry Christmas……Again!
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I heard again and again “Ron, here is a little something.” Those “little somethings” keep JSS going. Hear is a little something that also keeps us going.
                  
 
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During the last H.O.T. gathering we gave out 25 blankets. We still have many more to be given out. As they are very inconsistent with what the Nomadic Shelter uses, we have 75 more blankets to be given out. We plan to give these blankets to the Sheriff H.O.T. to directly give out.
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I pray that all of you think of and pray for the wellbeing of those who are mentally and emotionally challenged who are on the streets. Year round, but especially during this season.