𝐼𝒻 𝓃𝑜𝓉 𝓂𝓎 𝒷𝒶𝒸𝓀𝓎𝒶𝓇𝒹, 𝓌𝒽𝑜𝓈𝑒?

We don't engage in politics or advocacy. Our mission is to feed people, spread mercy, use our showers for dignity, and share kindness to the unhoused community.

Our bias is that we believe every unhoused person is a human being. We are separated only by circumstances.

We want everyone to have a home, inside. We are not pro-criminal or anti-business (as some suggest). We are pro-positive outcomes.

On neighborhood websites and facebook groups we found language like vagrants, animals, idiots, scum and worthless to describe unhoused humans. It's upsetting and dangerous.

Our hope is for productive discussions and actual solutions for medical care, adequate shelter beds, mental health care, and addiction treatment. Just to name a few things.

In the meantime, we will continue to do the work we are called to do.

Each of these people are immediate members of our community. Some live in houses and some don't. They are separated by circumstances, not birthright.

Each has or had parents, children, nephews, nieces, neighbors and siblings. You can judge, marginalize, or kick those who don't have houses, but don't forget there are very few degrees of separation between us.

We would love for you to walk with us on our mission of non-judgment, grace and radical hospitality.

The first step is to attend our Outreach Ambassador Training. Link in the bio to register. Everyone is welcome.

𝕊𝕚𝕞𝕡𝕝𝕖 𝕥𝕙𝕚𝕟𝕘𝕤 🩵

I ask my friends about their self-care all the time; especially my friends who are doing the trauma work, healing, enforcing boundaries and being aware of their triggers.

Self-care doesn't have to be fancy, it's the simple things that actually matter.

Childhood trauma and PTSD are root causes of homelessness, as are domestic violence and substance abuse disorder.

Trauma is a cause and effect of homelessness. In fact, homelessness is a trauma in and of itself.

Imagine not having access to the simple things or sitting in your despair day after day. It becomes a rock of hopelessness so deep and heavy, you won't be able to go anywhere.

We spent a blessed morning serving the unhoused in Del Paso Heights. It was significant to us because expansion of showers and outreach into Del Paso Heights is our primary (strategic) initiative for 2024. 

Strategic—“relating to the identification of long-term or overall aims and interests and the means of achieving them.”

8 months ago, God put Del Paso Heights on our hearts, we prayed about it, God confirmed it, and our Board approved it. 

Thanks to God, He connected us to the right people and doors started to open.

These images are not intended to diminish hardships, glamorize our work, or demonize the unhoused humans who are living along a 2 mile span of largely public land. They should inspire compassion and highlight that these living conditions exist in our City. It’s everyone’s backyard, not just the residents of Del Paso Heights.

Our partner in this project is “Neighborhood  Wellness”. They want the land for parks, bike riding, and a safe place for kids. But they don’t not want to at the expense of dehumanizing the unhoused.

We too want people to live inside! However, hopelessness is not a solution.  

Our work is to cultivate hope in despair through connection, kindness, food, hygiene and hot coffee. 

We would love your help. 

Check out these testimonials from Midtown Church Members:

"I am still trying to figure out the right adjective to describe how I've been feeling about Saturday. Humbled of course but it's so much more than that. Blessed to have been a small part and honored to know women and men who lead their lives with the heart of Jesus. I will return."  Elaine (Saturday showers)

"It was truly a pleasure to participate in this loving and thoughtful community ministry. I have only visited Midtown 3 times and am loving it so far! Tuesday’s opportunity to serve was an extension of what I have been doing as a solo effort for months. Such welcoming people- Lovely!" Camille (Tuesday packing party)

Our partnership with Midtown Church has been very fruitful, and a lot of fun. We are growing! We have grown in the number of volunteers. We are expanding our territory. We are launching a weekly shower program. And we are able to provide jobs for people in need of employment opportunities.

With this amazing growth, our practical needs have increased. The support of our community will be essential for this season and also for the sustainability of the ministry.

This month we are suggesting 2 additional ways for you to support the ministry:

Imago Dei: “So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them.“ Genesis‬ ‭1‬:‭27‬

We are sharing images of our friends for Valentine’s Day. The thread woven through each is love.

ℝ𝕒𝕕𝕚𝕔𝕒𝕝 𝕝𝕠𝕧𝕖: In common terms, radical love is unconditional love. It’s given freely without having to be earned and regardless of what’s received in return. This type of love is unmotivated by the possibility of reciprocation or reward. Its ultimate purpose is selflessness, compassion, understanding, and gratitude.

If it’s not radical love we don’t want it.♥️

There has been a lot of turmoil on the streets. Nobody is happy. 

Our mission is mercy, dignity and hope. Lately we have been praying for miracles too. The Love bags we delivered today provided a little levity and a lot of smiles. Kindness can spark hope.

Regardless of the judgement so easily levied against the houseless, it is not easy or fun or healthy. In fact, suffering is the norm, and as the houseless population grows, it gets worse.

I’ve never met anyone who said,”I hope to be houseless one day” or, “My dream is to be addicted to opiates, alcohol, or meth” or “I  love that everyone hates me.”

There are very few shelter beds, not enough housing options, few rehabs, and  limited mental health care.

We empathize with merchants and property owners. We are not pro-crime. It is truly a mess out there.

We hate the situation, but have empathy for the people.