Welcome Home Kits

A.G. is 48 years old. After living by the river bank for six years, the city took down the tarp tent he called home. He then moved his gear underneath one of the bridges where he lived the past year. Through the combined efforts of the Outreach Coordination Center and Pathways to Housing, Mr. G. now has a place of his own.

A.K., who is 46 years old, has a similar story. He has lived on or near the Parkway since 1999---not in one of the lush highrise buildings, but up against a wall where the youth study used to be.
Again, thanks to the good folks at Outreach and Pathways, Mr.K. is currently awaiting an apartment which he should have in a few weeks.

So...what can you do to help these folks as they transition into their new homes?

Welcome them with the basics as listed below...and send a note inviting them into your congregation, or at the very least, wishing them well in their new home. You know how to do this...anyone who is a friend of The Welcome Church cherishes hospitality. You might even want to send along a tin of home baked cookies as you wuold do with any new neighbor. And do feel free to contact me with questions or information about dropping off a completed kit.

What to include? Here's a basic list:
dishes (plates, bowls, mugs, glasses)
utensils
pots/pans
dish towels/cloths
bath towels/wash cloths
bed linens (full)
pillows
toiletries
shower curtain/liners
bathroom accessories
waste baskets
ice cube trays
plastic food storage containers

extras: microwave and vacuum cleaner (many of the apts folks get have wall to wall)
radio or some kind of "box" for music (Quiet is often a big adjustment)

my email: vclittle@verizon.net

thanks so much and do read the older post called "Welcome Home"
violet