Warm Quarterly-Jan 2014
Warm Quarterly-Jan 2014
Warm Quarterly-Jan 2014
Please contact WARM if you would like more information about events, volunteering, or our current needs. Our contact info is on Pg 2: Upcoming Events: ~WARM House for Women & Children Grand Opening3/2014 (1035 Fairfax Avenue, Date/Time TBD) ~Thermal Shelter Volunteer Appreciation Dinner 4/2014(Location, Date, & Time TBD) . Volunteer Opportunities: ~ Christian Overnight Volunteers are needed for the Thermal Shelter during the week of March 24-30. ~Christian Thermal Shelter Volunteers are always welcomed to help host churches, WARM staff, and love on our guests! ~ Christian Backup overnight volunteers and van drivers are needed. ~ Female Christian Mentors are needed for our mothers that will reside at the WARM House for Women & Children. Current Needs: ~ We are always in need of personal care items for our guests such as toiletries, towels, shampoo, soap, etc. ~ We are launching our Capital Campaign to raise an additional $150,000 for the purchase of our WARM House for Women & Children property. Please contact us if you can help!
QUARTERLY UPDATE
WARM is excited to welcome 2014 and the growth of our organization! 2013 has been an amazing year with lots of changes. As an organization, we have had the opportunity to see God work in a mighty way. Some of the blessings that He has bestowed upon us during 2013 include: The Board of Directors proudly named Bob Carroll as WARM's Executive Director. Bob, a former member of the Board of Directors, has been an instrumental part of WARM's start and growth. He has a heart for WARM's mission and brings lots of business, direct/social services, and ministry experience to our organization. We've also welcomed 2 new additions to our management team. Chaplain David Emery, Director of Community Services and Debra Burns, Director of Development and Client Services joined WARM during the end of 2013. Both directors bring an array of experience and training in business management, homeless services, direct services and other areas that will help WARM continue to pursue our mission and better serve our guests. Our rotating shelter is in the midst of its 3rd season. This season, with Bob and David's directing, has been a great success. Currently, we average 80-100 overnight stays each week by serving up to 20 guests per night. Each guest receives a breakfast, dinner, ministry, and a warm bed each night. At times we are able to offer personal hygiene products, clothes, entertainment, and other services. We have increased our church host network, streamlined services, and begun building a stronger program for our 2014-15 season. The WARM House for Women & Children, located at 1035 Fairfax Avenue, will soon offer temporary housing, supportive services, and Christian mentors to homeless mothers with children in Waynesboro. The home is slated to open in Feb. 2014 and will serve up to 4 families at any given time. The mothers and their children will reside at the home for up to six months while working to regain their independence with the help of WARM staff, area social services organizations, church support networks, and a Christ-centered atmosphere.
"For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat; I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink; I was a stranger and you invited me in; I needed clothes and you clothed me; I was sick and you looked after me; I was in prison and you came to visit me...Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me." -Matt. 25:35-40
To put it in its most simple form: The work of WARM would not be successful without our partner churches, volunteers, and financial supporters. Thank you to each and every church, person, and business that has contributed to Waynesboros homeless services. We look forward to many years of greatness with you all!
WARM QUARTERLY WAYNESBORO AREA REFUGE MINISTRY POST OFFICE BOX 1494 WAYNESBORO, VIRGINIA 22980
WARM QUARTERLY
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