Monday, January 31, 2011
A Caring Community
We're past the holiday season now. It seems like people are busier than ever from November through January. These times can be hectic as we juggling family gatherings, work Christmas parties, church and school plays, shopping, and serving others who aren't blessed with family. Even during the busiest times, it's clear to us at Wheeler Mission that the community of Indianapolis is one that is very giving and caring. In a time that can tend to be all about us, the community showed that it's more importantly about others.
During Thanksgiving and Christmas, we had hundreds of volunteers serve at our facilities. We even had a waiting list for people to help. Men, women, and children were met all holiday season with hot meals, friendly faces, and warm greetings. Children in our Center for Women & Children were given presents during Christmas. Also, the men in our Hebron Addiction Recovery program who are fathers were provided with presents to give to their sons and daughters. Our donation dock filled quickly every day as people came out to give. The list goes on and on about how churches and individuals served the homeless, the poor, and the addicted we have utilizing our facilities. In Matthew 25:31-46, Jesus says that when you meet the needs of the poor, you're serving Him. You as a community stepped up to serve "the least of these", and for that I know you'll be blessed.
So as the holidays are now over, let's remember that the poor are still among us. We're seeing around 500 people in our facilities each night, seeking shelter from the deadly elements. Please continue to join us in this act of giving, supporting those who need us most.
Rick
During Thanksgiving and Christmas, we had hundreds of volunteers serve at our facilities. We even had a waiting list for people to help. Men, women, and children were met all holiday season with hot meals, friendly faces, and warm greetings. Children in our Center for Women & Children were given presents during Christmas. Also, the men in our Hebron Addiction Recovery program who are fathers were provided with presents to give to their sons and daughters. Our donation dock filled quickly every day as people came out to give. The list goes on and on about how churches and individuals served the homeless, the poor, and the addicted we have utilizing our facilities. In Matthew 25:31-46, Jesus says that when you meet the needs of the poor, you're serving Him. You as a community stepped up to serve "the least of these", and for that I know you'll be blessed.
So as the holidays are now over, let's remember that the poor are still among us. We're seeing around 500 people in our facilities each night, seeking shelter from the deadly elements. Please continue to join us in this act of giving, supporting those who need us most.
Rick
