March Newsletter

FaithWorks continues to provide robust and quality programming despite the challenges of the mandatory Shelter in Place orders. We are taking this emergency very seriously and have made accommodations to help keep our staff and residents as safe as possible. We currently have 31 adults and 35 children living at our three locations.
How are the residents doing?
We've had many phone calls from our program supporters asking how our residents are doing. Of the 13 employed adults in our programs, 4 jobs have have been effected by COVID-19. FaithWorks is making adjustments to their rent and checking in often to offer support. We do have several residents who fall in the high risk category and they are taking every precaution to keep themselves safe.
UPDATE ON THE HOUSE OF CORNELIUS
We currently have 6 homeless veterans in our transitional housing program.
Last week, we requested donations to insure that our high risk veterans had adequate food and supplies. Thanks to a generous donation of $400 we were able to purchase enough to keep them supplied for a couple weeks.
Others have reached out or donated items as well. If you would like to help, we are able to do the shopping.
During the last week of February, the King's Eagles collaborated with Simpson University students and FaithWorks staff to provide a clean up day! Bushes were trimmed, a new banner was hung, branches were pruned and the grounds received much needed TLC. The residents joined in to lend a hand and enjoy fellowship and an amazing chili lunch. Thank you Risen King Church for your ongoing love & support!
What about the staff?
The three of us stand united in prayer, and continue to be flexible and resilient in providing services to the homeless.
We are rotating days in the office so that only one of us are onsite at a time. While we are primarily working from home we meet online for prayer. We are available by phone and have moved all of our case management online as well. We have been strategic for safety's sake and will continue to do so to protect the safety of our residents, staff and community.
EXCITING NEWS!
FaithWorks will be receiving grant funds from California Emergency Solutions Housing through the Shasta County Community Action Agency to implement new programming!



We applied for round 2 & round 3 under-subscribed funds and will receive allotments from both. The round 2 funds will be used as operating expense for Francis Court II and to fund and assist with credit repair and housing location with our Francis Court I residents. The round 3 allotment will allow us to pilot a new eviction prevention and case management program that will be open to anyone in Shasta County!
We will continue to look for funds to grow this new programming.

FaithWorks has opened up its classes to the community! During the Shelter in Place orders, classes have been moved online and anyone is welcome to log in and join us.

With the kiddos home from school, all parents need the chance to vent and talk about parenting tips. Zoom in with us on Friday, March 27 at 5:00 p.m. for a Triple P Positive Parenting Class all about Coping with Stress and Tips for hygiene.
Meeting ID: 984 271 424
Given the current crisis in the nation, now is a great time to load up on parenting tools. Zoom in with us on Friday, April 3 at 5:00 p.m. for a Triple P Positive Parenting Class all about talking to your kiddos about fears.
Meeting ID: 506 397 342
We are also recruiting for new board members..... Call (530) 242-1121 and ask for Crystal
We thank you for your continued interest in our mission to provide housing and supportive services to our community's homeless and needy. Our entire community is in our prayers. Please keep yourselves safe and healthy!