STRAIGHT FROM THE HEART
In early May I got a phone call. There was an excited voice on the other end of the line. “This is “K” do you remember me?” Of course, I did. He went on to say “You guys saved my life after I got out of prison. You gave me a place to live.” “K” moved out after getting a good job. He worked for several months in the area and then came in one day to announce that he was moving to North Carolina.
In our most recent conversation, he confirmed that he has bought a house in North Carolina and that he is still working for Amazon. Your support made that possible, so thank you.
Did you know that costs $62 a day or $22,630 a year to keep a prisoner in the County jail and $30,000 a year to keep them in prison. When we get them working again like “K” did they cost the taxpayers nothing. In fact, they start paying taxes again, child support, fines, and debts. What wonderful returns your investment in the New Hope Shelter have brought in changed lives.
We Love You,
Brian Bisbee
We have met the Mabee Foundation challenge. With your help and sacrifice we have raised the $5.45 million to build, equip, and furnish the new Shelter.
We want to Celebrate what God is doing with a Beam and Wall Signing on June 9, at 4:30 p.m., at 308 South Meridian Road Newton. Bring your family and a sharpie to sign your name, or favorite verse, or a prayer. We will furnish ice cream and water. Park in the north parking lot.
Let's Talk Food
If you have food left over from Family gatherings, Church events, or Business meetings: please bring it to us. Half a ham, an extra casserole, half a watermelon, hotdogs and hamburgers and buns are examples of things we use regularly. Our Food budget is $75 annually and we need your help.
We also accept frozen meat, vegetable, and fruit along with any type of canned food. If you have questions, please give Brian a call at 316-283-7711. Thanks for supporting us in this way.
Lessons from the Homeless: How to Get a Job
Over ten years ago I was working as the Executive Director of the Crisis Center in Carthage MO. There was a guy there who wanted a job at a local manufacturing plant. It was a good job with full benefits. When he put in his application with the HR Director, she told him kindly that they were not hiring.
Their policy was to have job seekers sign their log when they came in. The next morning, he showed up at 7:30 a.m. and greeted the HR Director as she showed up at 8:00 a.m. He signed his name with a pink pen. He proceeded to do that for the next thirty days when they were working. On the thirtieth day he was hired. His persistence paid off. Lesson: Do not give up. Do not listen to the negative voices.
A BIG THANKS TO...
Columbus Ave. Church of Christ which has come on board as a Church Team. They now provide us evening meals and volunteers for those evenings.
To our other Church teams that faithfully provide us with meals and volunteers.
Hesston College Nursing Program students for their recent contribution of food, supplies, and money.
Santa Fe Middle School for their recent donation of food to the Shelter.
Volunteer Training
New Volunteers: Thursday, June 15, at 7:30 p.m.
Refresher Volunteer Training: Thursday, June 22, at 7:30 p.m. For volunteers who want to brush up on their volunteer knowledge
Both sessions will take place at the Shelter. Give Marilyn a call at 316-283-7711.
Lunch meat and sliced cheese
Miracle whip and salad dressings
Pancake syrup
Milk
Peanut butter and jelly
Paper towels, toilet paper, and napkins
Saran Whip and sandwich bags
Masking tape