The Annunciation Homeless Ministry
CURRENT AND UPCOMING HOMELESS MINISTRY PROJECTS
Grab & Go Foods for College Students at Depaul USA
As we start the New Year, the Homeless Ministry and HOPE/JOY Ministry are collecting and will deliver “Grab & Go” foods to local college students experiencing homelessness who are currently housed by DePaul USA, a Germantown nonprofit.
Homelessness among college students has existed almost undetected for years. Homeless students blend in with other college students; they’re all wearing jeans and T- shirts. There’s a lot of shame associated with being homeless, and students try to hide it if they can.
Homelessness can affect college students at any moment and for various reasons: financial aid gets delayed, bad choices are made, a car breaks down, a parent falls ill, or opportunities suddenly vanish. Most are students who have faced very challenging lives and see education and college as their way out. And that’s truly the marvel, the miracle, and the hope in all of it. The kind of persistence and tenacity they demonstrate to keep going despite all the obstacles.
If we fail to support students through whatever challenges they face, we’re doing a disservice not only to them but also to society as a whole. Education is essential. Someone can take away your home, your money, and your possessions, but they can never take away your knowledge.
AGAPE Bags Nativity Fast Project
Thank you to everyone who donated to our SOCKTOBER Sock Drive, especially to our GOYAns and HOPE/JOY youth for collecting this much-needed and essential item! The final count of socks donated to help keep our homeless neighbors warm this winter was an awesome TOE total of 332!
As we prepare our hearts for the greatest gift and as we do every year during the Nativity Fast, the Homeless Ministry will have AGAPE Bags available for our church family and upcoming Nativity Retreat guests to take and offer to someone in need. Thanks to your donations, a pair of socks will be included along with warm winter items and food.
Please join us on November 23rd for a coffee fellowship in recognition of National Hunger and Homelessness Week and help us continue packing AGAPE Bags as we prepare our hearts for the greatest gift!
These small offerings can be more life-changing than we realize!
With heartfelt gratitude and prayers for a blessed Nativity Fast!
The Homeless Ministry
SOCK COUNT: 332 PAIRS COLLECTED
MISSION
As a ministry of people helping people, our mission is to serve the homeless in our neighborhood and in Philadelphia in various capacities.
We offer food and clothing to those in need who stop by the church during the week; we feed college students who are experiencing food insecurity; we collect and provide clothes, dry goods, and books to local shelters; and we provide backpacks to local youth in need.
PARTICIPATION
Check our Weekly Bulletin and Community Calendar for current and upcoming projects.
CONTACT
Angela Godshall