Community Partners

Meaningful dialog between
Community partners who care.

 

Boy Scout Troop #700 from the Rescue area took it upon themselves to do something for our citizens who are living on the “edge.” Those surviving on our streets and in our wilderness areas with little to nothing. Socks, colored “T” shirts and “Jeans” are a necessity to both the women and the men who are homeless.. Troop #700 took it upon themselves to do a collection of just these critical items to help their fellow beings out.
 
              

Troop 700 contacted JSS to do the distribution to the homeless population for them.

              
The used clothing and used socks have been completely washed by the Scouts family before delivery to JSS. The distribution will be done with “social distancing” in mind and without allowing our clients to “Rummage” through the clothing. Items will be held up and our homeless population will be offered each item being offered.

THIS IS COMMUNITY IN ACTION!

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How about our homeless community and the up-coming cold weather?
Well I have heard of many proposals, wishes, conjuring, praying for a solution to the homeless in the winter. But nothing nailed down by the Health and Human Services has arisen. The “Room Key” project (A County supported project) is attempting to get funding so they can continue housing those who are now enrolled and adding more to that program.

There are many involved in the “Room Key” project from both the west slope as well as the
So Lake Tahoe basin.
“God bless you guys! For sure!


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The “Faith Community” on the western slope cannot take care of those in the community who can’t care for themselves. They do not have the space available, the finances, will, or the personnel to run a winter shelter. Only two non-profits in El Dorado County have the finances and influence to make a difference and neither are interested in caring for the homeless population in general.