[Lekooks] Decision on Family Promise Emergency Overflow Shelter Participation

[Paula Hillmann]

I am glad we can continue to help out in some way - we do not want people
to be hungry. Of course I will continue to help. And BIG thanks again to
you, Gina. You are our guided force.
Perhaps in the future we can find some ways to have a more personal
connection with people. People in need do not like to be perceived as
Needy. They want to feel NEEDED and valued as individuals. There is the
hunger for genuine human connection to consider. If we are only
distributing food we are perceived as the food controllers - we're on the
other side of the table (a barrier). That's the research in a nutshell on
this topic.
Paula

On Thu, Oct 19, 2023 at 12:59 PM Gina Magnus via Lekooks <lekooks at lekook.org>
wrote:

> Hello All,
>
> Thank you for your input on our potential participation in the newly
> proposed Family Promise model.  After considering all of the responses and
> having a conversation with Rev. Matt, it has been decided that we will
> participate in the program. At least we will give it the old college try!
> If need be, we can always opt out or better, we can partner with another
> church to share the load if it proves to be too much.
>
> The current plan is that the EOS will open on November 13 and if we stay
> with the third Thursday of the month, we will "host" on the 16th.  I have
> asked if we could switch to a Monday or Tuesday so that the idea of our
> volunteers making a meal to share together after church on Sunday might
> work.  Stay tuned on that topic.
>
> Good News:  Meal categories will be assigned by Family Promise which will
> make our role easier.  I will create a monthly SignUp Genius that will
> break the meal down into  manageable parts so that all who wish to
> participate will have an option.  For those who expressed the desire to
> donate money, this is also very much appreciated. We will sort out the
> details with the Finance Committee and see if we can make that happen. We
> will let you know asap.
>
> More good news.....one of the four families currently in the shelter, mom
> with 3 children, has signed a lease and will be moving out!!   The program
> is working. This leaves 3 families in the shelter, 3 moms and 6 children.
>
> Thanks to All, and as always, please feel free to call or text me with
> questions or concerns.....I am not always speedy with emails, but I get
> there eventually!  :/
>
> gina
> 262-424-7640
>
>
>
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Paula Hillmann
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