Coming inside the front door of the mission and feeling the cool A/C is such a relief these days. I returned from the post office and was sweating just from the short walk from the parking lot back into the building. As I entered through the check-in area, I thought about the men we serve and our many other homeless neighbors who endure this brutal summer heat all day every day. Even in the shade it’s difficult to escape Virginia humidity!
The good news though, is every day at 4PM our door is open to provide refuge because of YOUR support. Whether it’s the intense summer heat or the blistering cold of winter, you are helping men in need find shelter, enjoy a nice meal, and hear about Christ our Savior. In a world that so often casts them out, you are offering them a place where they are welcomed as Christ welcomes us. And as they are typically looked down upon by so many, your support gives them a place where they are looked at in the eyes and treated with dignity as someone made in the image of God.
Half-way through the year, 370 men have come to PRM for help receiving 7,826 nights of shelter. We’ve been encouraged to see several of them gain employment during their stay and benefit from an extension of their check out time. Currently, we are in a season where many are not working. There are SO many opportunities out there and we ask you to please pray for the Lord to direct them to seeking employment. Pray also for those who may not be ready to re-enter the workforce to consider applying to our Overcomers Program.
Below you will find two other updates. First, Camp Open Arms is just weeks away and we are thrilled to share we are just over 98% funded! We hope you will read Aziyah’s story and help us get to 100% funded! Second, our "Mission Needs" section lists three items we are REALLY low on at the moment. Would you consider helping out and/or sharing this need with your circle of influence?
On behalf of the entire team here, we thank you again for your generous support and prayers. It is a joy to partner with you in serving those in need.
Grace and peace,
Paul J. Speight
Director of Development
