I am back now for almost a week from the retreat of my long drive. I went to Toronto to visit and will share more of that in the other blog when I get a chance. For now I just want to give you a short update as we re-open Point of Hope transition housing.
Yes. Its true. We have actually begun the interviews of the applicants for our transition housing, but for the time being we only have three units for occupancy ready. Apartments across the road still need repair before anyone can move in. Our programs are almost ready to go and will be ready to begin the 1st of April, inspite of losing volunteers for one reason or another. One young fellow with whom we were looking forward to work with, got a job and though we are sorry to lose him, we are very happy for him at the same time. Another very faithful helper of Point of Hope, needs to get some of her medical health attended to, but we hope she will still share her knowledge and resources with us.
We tentatively hope to have the blessing of Point of Hope and our re-opening celebration on the 25th of March, the feast of the Annunciation and pray that Mary the Mother of Jesus, Our Blessed Mother will watch over our the families. We thought this was also a very appropriate feast day to celebrate, as we pray the Holy Spirit to bring a new birth to Point of Hope and for Jesus to be born in the hearts of all those with whom we work. Our wonderful crew is just waiting to be the hands, the mouth, and the feet of Christ wanting to assist those who are ready for positive change. I consider myself so blessed to have very capable and wonderful help, all provided by God.
Would you like to be a part of this? You could help us. While all this renovating and programming is happening, we are also looking for new ways to raise funds so we can build more permanent housing to replace our trailers that are not repairable. If you would like to help us, you could ask your parish priest or minister, if they could invite and welcome us into your parish or church community to give a presentation to them in how they can help Point of Hope. We will gladly come where we are invited to share our work with you. That is one way. Another way to work with us is through volunteering your time with us. So please think about it.
Until next time ....... God bless all of you who read these blogs especially during this holy season of lent, a time of renewing our commitment to Christ who suffered, died and rose again for us.
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