So much has transpired since Susan Brandt and Katrine Coward filled a couple of knapsacks with peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and drinking boxes, and walked the streets seeking to come alongside those who were neglected, abused and in need. Now, after 25 years we affirm the faithfulness of God and His care and concern for people experiencing poverty and homelessness!
Here’s what happened last year: 5,000+ visits to our drop in program; 7,600+ connections on the streets; 2,700+ contacts with street-engaged youth; and with five full-time and two part-time staff we leverage our resources with over 100 current, active volunteers on the streets, at our day programs, and behind the scenes. PLUS an additional 50 volunteers that help on us on an ad hock basis. What an amazing God – that He would enable us to accomplish so much for His Kingdom!
From humble beginnings we now lead the City in the number of street outreach teams and are well-known for being the people that ‘touch the homeless’ with care and compassion: foot care, chiropractic care, touch care and volunteers caring and interacting with sincerity and love. Amazing!
STAY TUNED for upcoming events to celebrate our 25th year!!
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