It's amazing the difference a day makes!
In one of my earlier posts, I mentioned that I prefer to use a wipe off board and an erasable marker, so that plans can change based on increased knowledge.
What happened today is the perfect example of that. In the most unusual circumstances of events, Roger Baylor of NAC, happened to run into Barbara Anderson, who runs Haven House Shelter in Jeffersonville. Roger had read the posts here about our involvement with the homeless, and suggested she might want to meet with me.
These are two people, that unto today I had never met. My office is right around the corner from Treets restaurant, so Barbara stopped in and introduced herself.
Haven House is a shelter in Jeffersonville that provides meals, shelter, and transitional housing. I didn't have time to get a complete list of all the opportunities that they provide.
As long as we have been doing the homeless trips to Louisville, we have always wanted to serve those closer to home. It looks like we will now be working with Haven House to help feed and support the homeless in our community. Haven House also believes in eliminating homelessness.
In just the short time that we had the opportunity to talk today, we've arranged to have a meeting at St. Paul's church in New Albany to see how St. Paul's, Haven House, myself, Graceland Baptist Church, Northside Christian, Henryville Community Church, and anyone else who wants to get involved for developing a non-denominational group that is willing to support Haven House.
I love how like minded people who share a common cause can move so quickly for the betterment of the community.
Now, If only our city council could work this efficiently....
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Indeed, it was a fortuitous combination of circumstances yesterday. Barb's a powerhouse.
Then I had to go and ruin the good vibes by attending the CC meeting. At least you had a good day.
im glad that thing worked out for you pete! wish i could have been there....maybe next time! good luck!
Pete,
Please try and remember the Family Health Center of Floyd and Clark county, where the population you wish to help can obtain comprehensive medical care, prescription medication, dental and vision care, these services are based on income.
C'mon, Pete. You're in the newspaper today, complete with URL. Time to post again.
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