Jacob's Well planning continues

Approximately 40 people came together on March 4 to support and learn about opportunities to support Vision House Jacob’s Well, a project spearheaded by Vision House and the local community, to combat family homelessness. Vision House is a successful transitional housing and support services agency.
After worship and prayer provided by Aurora Nazarene Church, Susan Camerer, Executive Director for Vision House, opened the morning recapping 2009. Our accomplishments in 2009 include:

• Provided housing and support services for 28 homeless mothers, 56 children and 16 men.
• Opened a new facility in Renton, which added 3 apartments for homeless families. We also expanded our child care center.
• Completed construction documents to build Vision House Jacob’s Well in Shoreline.

Susan also introduced various Vision House staff members that will be available to provide support toward completion of the project.

Rob Beem, Manager for Community Services Division for the City of Shoreline was also introduced and expressed that there is strong community support to housing women and children.

Task Force Updates:

Construction: Matt Howland and Adam Blackmer

• Need your support – ask your favorite companies to donate, step up and be involved.
• Next steps: clearing & grading in April.

Recruitment: Jim Manker

• Vision of hundreds of churches coming together, addressing our local community needs and helping displaced moms and kids.

Communications: Judson Bartels

• Need your support – share the message with anyone and everyone
• We’ve got 1,000+ fans on the Facebook Fan Page
• Video being produced by Mars Hill Church
• Article has appeared in the Journal

Prayer: Pam Jackson

• If you’re not sure where you want to connect, prayer is always needed.

Fundraising: Jim Shapiro

• Think creatively – what can you do?

Gary Kingsbury provided a recap of the morning and highlighted upcoming events

UPCOMING EVENTS:

• April 11, 2:00 pm
• JW Ground Breaking – JW Property
• May 13th, 12:00 – 1:00 pm
• NoHomelessKids Luncheon
• Celebrating 20 years of helping
• Bellevue Hilton Hotel
• June 3rd, 7:00 am to 9:00 am
• Jacob’s Well Planning Meeting
• Third Place Commons, Lake Forest Park
• End of August: Voices Prayer event – A prayer and worship gathering on the Jacob’s Well property.
• Fall 2010: Fall fundraising event.

For more information about Vision House and the Jacob’s Well project go to:
NoHomelessKids.org
buildjacobswell.blogspot.com
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