Like many of our homeless clients, John was initially hesitant to accept help. Then, one cold December night, he decided to get off the streets for a night and stayed at our Emergency Winter Shelter...
HK is fortunate to partner with a number of dedicated community organizations, and none more so than Two Men and a Truck. Whether it’s helping out with Operation Holiday collection or distribution, Souper Bowl or otherwise, Two Men is always eager to help. From all of us at HK, thank you, Two Men, for all you do!
By Kate Webb
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We were fortunate to get to speak with long-time volunteer Brian DeWitt about his experience volunteering with HK and what it means to him. Thank you, Brian, for all you do! We could not serve thousands of our low-income and homeless neighbors each year without dedicated volunteers like you.
As we count down the days until our Sleep Out/Speak Out event this Saturday, we will be sharing stories of what this event and your support is all about—helping those experiencing homelessness and poverty.
My first true exposure to homelessness came last year when I participated in HumanKind Ministries’s first Speak Out/Speak Out event. It was an eye-opening and humbling experience, to say the least, and one that challenged every stereotype of homelessness that I might have believed.
For many of us, these uncertain times have left us with a desire to do something to help the many struggling in our communities and around the world. We hope you will consider supporting HumanKind Ministries now, as our services are more vital than ever before.
Like many of you, we have been closely following the news and updates from officials and health organizations regarding the spread of COVID-19 ("Coronavirus"). New updates are coming in all the time, and while these are uncertain times, we at HumanKind Ministries are reassured by the safety precautions being taken across the country, in our own community, and on our HK campus.
"I wish more people knew that HK has multiple levels of shelters and housing for homeless people so they can step up from chronic homelessness into regular housing in incremental, manageable ways over months or years at their own pace and are provided with case management through the whole process."
More than 400 people in need will be receiving a very special gift this holiday season thanks to Sister Leona Riebel (age 103!) who hand knits year-round to support Operation Holiday each year.
