Thursday, March 14, 2013

fishy business

We've all heard the old Chinese proverb ~

"Give a man a fish, feed him for a day, teach a man to fish, feed him for life"

Well, one of the things we have been doing is teaching the homeless how to work. We did this first by offering gift cards to those who collect a bag of trash around the park where we serve breakfast. Those who have proven to be dependable workers soon get the opportunity to help me move someone or to make a delivery or go assemble furniture. They get paid $10 hour and gain valuable work experience.

Well our main source of work has died. The old work van blew its engine and has driven its last mile. We are in dire need of a delivery truck, but, lack the necessary funds to get into one. We need approximately $2000 to get a truck, get it licensed and insured and continue teaching the homeless how to work.

If you've been wanting to help out, but have been waiting for the right opportunity, here it is! Just click on the "donate" button to the right to give today!

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