The In-N-Out Burger Foundation visited FaithWorks 

The Foundation's Executive Director Howard, Program Director Joshua and Board Member Lynda took a tour of Francis Court 1,2 &3 in July. The FaithWorks team was excited to show the group around. The casual tour included staff introductions, a look inside the community room, food pantry, supplies shed, an apartment in process, and a live testimonial from a Francis Court 3 resident. One highlight of programming discussed was the Social and Emotional Learning curriculums used by Youth Advocate Kathy to help teach the youth how to identify and regulate emotions. Apparently, this is a support that is valued amongst the Foundation also because later we received a gift in the mail (pictured above). In-N-Out has recently created and released an amazing stuffed set of their yummy fries sporting a variety of emotional faces .... They ask, "how are you feeling today?" 

In 2021, FaithWorks was one of 403 agencies selected by the Foundation to receive grant funding. Funding was used to support homeless interventions, reduce negative impacts amongst our Francis Court families and prevent child abuse and neglect. We work hand in hand with our community to serve one of our most venerable populations and partnerships like this serve as fuel for our fires! We are grateful to be of service! And grateful to have the support of the In-N-Out Burger Foundation. 

The last Wednesday of each month, FaithWorks staff, with donations from one loyal supporter, cook a hot meal for Francis Court 1 residents. In July, the hot meal was accompanied by a beautiful array of fresh fruit. It was fun to watch the kids select which large fruit they wanted to take home. House Meeting is a chance to fellowship and discuss the upcoming month. We also complete raffles for the month's housekeeping accomplishments and community chore completion. This meeting has become one of our favorite things to do!