Community Outreach Blog
Outreach Journal: August 31st, 2024
This past outreach event was the most successful yet but presented new challenges, especially at Tent City. When we arrived at the Cadillac Motel, a long line of people extended well into Frayser Avenue, blocking traffic. Additionally, so many cars were parked on...
Outreach Journal: July 27th, 2024
Upon our arrival at the Cadillac Motel on Saturday, July 27th, we were greeted by a heartwarming sight. Several people, including some of our dedicated volunteers, were already standing in line at the corner of Second and Frayser Street, eagerly waiting for us to...
Outreach Journal: June 29th, 2024
We started our outreach in 2021 on the last Saturday of every month. We’ve always started at the Cadillac Motel at about 10:30 in the morning. As usual, when we arrived, people were already congregating in anticipation. We have previously set up at the...
Outreach Journal: May 25th, 2024
We started loading up our old truck and trailer the night before our outreach event with totes full of provisioning—just business as usual. Upon departure, I always take a picture, which I've posted here. We call the 36-year-old farm truck "Ole' Blue" and have used...
Outreach Journal: April 27th, 2024
Usually, I would start by writing about the logistics of how the day was put together, beginning with how the provisioning was obtained and the food bags assembled. While all of that is important, I’ll instead jump right into some events that took place on...
Outreach Journal: March 30th, 2024
We were blessed with an unprecedented amount of food during March. A little-known nonprofit entity in town, which had a small food pantry, decided to close its doors. They heard of our outreach through word of mouth and asked if we’d be interested in their...
Outreach Journal: February 24, 2024
On the morning of Saturday, February 24th, we started at the Cadillac Motel, as usual. What wasn’t expected was the number of people on site ready to help. Several people from Ridgewood Baptist Church and the Redemption Place Church were waiting and ready to serve,...
Outreach Journal: January 27th, 2024
Thanks to your generosity, the evening was made a little warmer for those in need - some facing the harsh realities of homelessness. We extend our heartfelt thanks to Cadillac Restaurant for opening its doors, offering sanctuary in its facility, and providing...