Donna Clark, Director As 2020 comes to a close I think many people are ready for the New Year. We at HOPE have seen a lot of changes and had to say good bye to friends and family. The pandemic and political atmosphere have created a sense of nervousness and for some depression but, we… Continue reading Stories from the Basement December 2020
Category: Stories from the Basement
Stories from the Basement November 2020
by Donna Clark, Director As Christians, it is our job to remain steady, supportive, and to shine Christ’s light into the world around us. Smiling eyes can soften the heart of someone who is frustrated or angry everywhere we go. When we walk in the path God puts before us; trying to be gentle and… Continue reading Stories from the Basement November 2020
Stories from the Basement September 2020
Stories from the Basement Help and Outreach Point of Entry, Inc. by Donna Clark, Director Since early May we have been seeing clients by appointment only on Tuesdays and Thursdays; providing limited services. Birth certificates are still reasonably easy to obtain (depending upon the state of origin), social security cards have become a nightmare due… Continue reading Stories from the Basement September 2020
Stories from the Basement August 2020
Stories from the Basement Help and Outreach Point of Entry, Inc. by Donna Clark, Director Most of us have been struggling with lack of motivation, depression, and fear during these unprecedented times. Although Public Health Providers have been predicting this pandemic for years, it still is scary when it is on our front doorstep. Life… Continue reading Stories from the Basement August 2020
Stories from the Basement July 2020
Stories from the Basement Help and Outreach Point of Entry, Inc. by Donna Clark, Director We hope everyone is getting through these challenging times with faith and strength. Our clients are working hard at staying calm and safe with regular phone calls to our staff and occasionally meeting us in the office. Two of our… Continue reading Stories from the Basement July 2020
Stories from the Basement February 2020
Stories from the Basement Help and Outreach Point of Entry, Inc. by Donna Clark, Director It takes a village to raise a child is an African proverb that means that an entire community of people must interact with children for those children to experience and grow in a safe and healthy environment.… Continue reading Stories from the Basement February 2020
Stories from the Basement January 2020
Stories from the Basement Help and Outreach Point of Entry, Inc. by Donna Clark, Director Working with people who are marginalized for a long period of time you have a tendency to overlook small triumphs. Triumphs in their lives are major factors; improving the way they live, deal with those around them, and… Continue reading Stories from the Basement January 2020
Stories from the Basement: December 2019
by Donna Clark RN, Director Thank you to everyone who has donated to the agency. Your response was just over whelming to me and the staff. We have not had to decrease any services and are looking forward to a successful year. The church sermon yesterday was based on Matthew 3: 1-12 and focused on… Continue reading Stories from the Basement: December 2019
Stories from the Basement: November 2019
by Donna Clark RN, Director The holiday season is here and donations are starting to come through the door. Warm clothing and other necessary supplies are getting replaced and processed out to the clients. We plan to once again this year to have a community Thanksgiving dinner on Monday, November 25, 2019 between 10:30 and… Continue reading Stories from the Basement: November 2019
Stories from the Basement: October 2019
by Donna Clark RN, Director This morning has been busy especially since the Joseph House is closed. There were 20 people waiting when I pulled up in the parking lot and even before I got to the door, clients were asking me for special assistance. As the doors opened, various clients immediately started to make… Continue reading Stories from the Basement: October 2019
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