“For it is in giving that we receive.” Francis of Assisi
In late August and early September the congregation continued its ongoing generous support of the homeless, reached out to hurricane victims with open hearts and wallets, and reaffirmed support for women’s health care and reproductive rights.
You donated $528 to the Park Outreach Team, allowing these volunteers to continue their outreach activities in Ventura’s parks. The team provides some basic needs while simultaneously building trust and developing relationships. Funds also pay for the bus passes for transportation “home” from One Stop.
Ventura Homeless Prevention Fund (VHPF) received $757 to help keep families and individuals living in Ventura from becoming homeless simply because of a one-time event such as an accident or illness. Funds pay the rent, so a temporary loss of income or unexpected expense does not result in loss of housing.
The congregation donated $1355 to Direct Relief International (DRI) to aid the victims of Hurricane Harvey in Texas. DRI sends crucial emergency supplies to aid the most vulnerable victims in disaster situations, and provides high demand medical resources especially for those with chronic conditions.
We collected $874 for Planned Parenthood of the California Central Coast to assist patients who are low-income, uninsured, under-insured, unable to qualify for state or federal healthcare programs or are enduring a hardship requiring them to sacrifice healthcare.
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