Being a vibrant mission is not just about caring for the homeless in our city, it's about serving our friends who support our ministry. One of the ways we do this is by sharing the wonderful things that are happening in our shelters to encourage and prepare our clients for re-entering society, with obtainable goals for self-sufficiency.
As you read the blogs written by our staff and guest bloggers, your heart will be touched by the stories about life in the shelters and the experiences of the men, women and children living in them. You will find ways to connect that meet your charitable ideals and many opportunities to deepen your involvement with Star of Hope Mission.
I am so happy that I love and am loved my by family. I certainly hope and pray the same for you and yours. However, I received a call yesterday from a friend of a friend, who had exhausted his financial resources and was having to move out of his hotel… and had no place to go.I called a staff member here at Star of Hope, a Houston homeless shelter; we were able to get him into the shelter. He didn’t have any transportation so we had to work that out…he asked about what kind of place it is…and I told him that Star of Hope is a place where people go when they need help and healing. Star of Hope is one of the best providers for homeless services in Houston. I told him that he would receive meals, a good dry bed, and a change of clothing, if he needed. I told him that he would get to work with some of our staff to determine if he wanted to get into a program, where he can change his life. That is what happens at our Men's Development Center… it is a good safe place and it can be even more valuable, if a person wants.
I hope that you will join me in prayer for my new friend, Danny (not his real name), that he can find the way out of addiction, to a new life in Christ and His purpose for Danny’s life! Stay tuned, I will provide continuing information, if possible! Thank you for your support for the less fortunate within our community. We all need a hand up, sometimes!
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