Monday, December 08, 2008

Now showing at the Prince St Cafe


Have you ever searched to fill an aching void? To understand the meaning of life? To grasp your purpose? If you have, you’re not alone. Many people have spent their whole lives without answers to these questions. Some have driven themselves nearly insane while pursuing, or avoiding, these answers.

Recently, ten men devoted over one year of their lives to address these issues. For each of them, what started out as an “average” dose of doubt, anger or fear in their daily lives grew, through the decades, into a spiral of despair. In the middle of their despair and brokenness, they became homeless. It was through the recovery program at Water Street Rescue Mission that these 10 men began their journey to healing. They had the opportunity to create two pieces, one written and one visual, inspired by a message that has been life-changing during their journey at Water Street Rescue Mission.

Just as there’s more to your city than its buildings, there’s more to your shelter than a soup kitchen…


Tuesday, December 02, 2008

Football and Turkey

Things have been very busy at WSRM the last few weeks: The Great Thanksgiving Banquet, our Thanksgiving food box distribution (over 1000 families served in our community), the cold weather overflow shelter opening, and all our regular programs continuing to operate at or near capacity.


Thankfully, the staff and clients found time for a great Thanksgiving tradition... flag football in the snow. Perfect snowy weather, tons of fun, and no injuries... who could ask for anything more?

(Take note of Joel Henry stretching high for a touchdown grab and David P. Miller trying to impress a certain executive assistant with a dramatic leaping touchdown catch of his own.)

Special Thanks to Carrie Keagy for the excellent photos!