Message from the President

Since new businesses have recently opened in the community, unemployment has improved. But unfortunately so has the number of homeless. In the past several weeks our numbers have increased on average an additional 150 or more a night.  These are ordinary people who are out of work in other areas of the state and even other regions that moved here expecting greener pastures. But the way the labor pool works in the hospitality industry, after 30 or 60 days, a final evaluation weeds out the cream-of-the-crop and allows businesses to reduce overhead by cutting excess staff.  Without safety nets or friends or neighbors to help, their only option becomes our doorstep.  Here we gladly welcome all God’s children.  But our warm beds are overflowing. Our kitchen lines are swelling and our small staff is working round-the-clock to help people in emergency needs.  Last year we served nearly 3,000 people and we are already well on our way to surpassing that statistic.  But despite government cuts in support, with God and your prayers, we will continue to meet the challenge and provide the help people need to get back on their feet.   -Bill Southrey, President and CEO.

MISSION PLACES OVER 500 PEOPLE in PERMANENT HOUSING.

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