Helping Greg D.

Wanted to give you all an update on my time with Greg D. Well I met Greg at the HopeVan Outreach last month and we talked a bit. I ended up getting him a pair of shoes and I gave him a card and told him to call if he needed to talk or anything.

So I received a call from him yesterday and he was needing some help. Well this is his story:

Greg has spent the last 3 1/2 years in prison and was let out 2 and half weeks ago. I guess when you get out you get two weeks (possibly more depending on your parole officer). So his two weeks were up and he had no place to live. I guess that the PO told him to pack up his stuff and go find a spot off Lake Blvd in the canyon. I went and met his PO and he said that again while I was there. So those of you who stepped up with support have kept him off the streets at least for 2 nights.

Please be in prayer that he will be able to find a place to rent and his SSI (Social Security Insurance) goes through so he will be able to pay for a place to stay.

thanks again to all of you.

TOMT

Redding Homeless

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Here is a little update about the homeless outreach

TOTM

Lazarus bags…update

Here is an update on the Lazarus bags…bags of food for the homeless we encouneter here in Redding. Very easy outreach that can be done.

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Hope Van Meeing

Here is a little info about the meeting I had today about the Hope Van in Redding…with Dr Momo and Rob. Very great meeting and looking forward to what God has in sstore.TOMT

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Exciting Homeless outreach info

Well…I have been on the phone quite a bit this week contacting various organizations in the Redding area that meet the needs of the homeless and low income. I am going to be meeting with Momo a doctor in town that works for Shasta County Health and is in charge of the Hope Van Project…that travels around and gives medical care and attention to the homeless and impoverished in Shasta County. Like I said before I had a great conversation with Jake Mangas at NVCSS…he said that they have several Low income and transitional housing units where there are families and individuals in need of support, care, and love. We will be getting together to see how we can meet the needs of these individuals in our community. Very Cool Please keep this opportunity in your prayers… TOMT Here is a link to their website and description of there housing: http://www.nvcss.org/programs/ho…

Homelessness…Bob and Roady

Bob and Roady have entered the life of the Bryant’s. My kids and I pray for them every night and we look for them whenever we are around Target on Churn Creek in Redding Ca.

I met Bob quite awhile ago and Erin has also met them when we have given them food or socks. The kids always ask where Bob and Roady’s house is and it seems upsetting to Elliott that they don’t have one. I love that the kids are seeing these two people. Actually seeing them is a big thing because as you watch customers enter Target you would think Bob and Roady were invisible.

I am starting to look seriously at the homeless population in Redding. Here are some really great links to resources and groups already doing some good work. I can’t wait to contact them and see how I and my church friends can help.

Also here is a link to a FaceBook Cause… http://apps.facebook.com/causes/208963?m=cc366e79…in order to join and take part in the discussion and announcements you need to create a login no big deal really.

Here are those resources:

City of Redding Housing Authority (rental assistance)

777 Cypress Avenue

Redding, CA 96001

(530)225-4048

(530)225-4126 fax

Description of Services

Golden Umbrella (Seniors)

200 Mercy Oaks Drive

Redding, CA 96003

(530)226-3033

Good News Rescue Mission

3100 South Market Street

Redding, CA 96001

(530)241-5754

Description of Services

SHIFT

Shasta Housing Intervention For Transition

2400 Washington Avenue

Redding, CA 96001

(530)241-0552

Northern Valley Catholic Social Service

2400 Washington Avenue

Redding, CA 96001

(530)241-0552

(530)247-3354 fax

People of Progress

1242 Center Street

Redding, CA 96001

(530)243-3811

(530)243-7403 fax

Description of Services

P.L.A.C.E. Program

1020 Market Street

Redding, CA 96001

(530)241-0552

Description of services

Restoration Coalition

3300 Veda Street

Redding, CA 96001

(530)245-0500

Description of Services

Samaritan Homes

2201 Terrace Street

Redding, CA 96001

(530)243-7303

(530)245-0263 fax

Description of Services

Shasta County Department of Social Services

1615 Continental Street

Redding, CA 96001

(530)225-5767

(530)225-5288

Description of Services

Shasta County Housing Authority

1670 Market Street, Suite 300

Redding, CA 96001

(530)225-5160

(530)225-5178 fax

Description of Services

Shasta County Women’s Refuge

1800 Park Marina Drive

Redding, CA 96001

(530)244-0117 24 Hour Crisis Line

(530)244-0687 Client Services

(530)244-2653 fax

Description of Services

St. Jude Ministries Inc

Clean and Sober Living Homes

1580 Victor Avenue

Redding, CA 96002

(530)223-6798

Description of Services

Veterans Recovery Project

P.O. Box 993124

Redding, CA 96099-3124

(530)225-2115

Visions of the Cross

2310 Kerry Avenue

Redding, CA 96002

(530)221-1664

(530)227-2846

Faithworks

2825 West Street, Ste. #1

Redding, CA 96001

(530) 242-1492

(530) 242-1441 fax

I will post soon with oportunities for us to get involved.

I am an Atheist

We saw Mclaren one of the singers/authors of the song below in the video. Watching the video i am a little put off but … it really makes you think. By the end of the video I was like yeah I agree or I wish I could be at the point where I am that bold with my faith.