9/9
Dan
the architect and an engineer are in to meet with Pat O to take another look
around and get the next step planned and
ready to begin. I’m way more than
ready to begin.
An
old man comes in to see few can offer
space for a senior citizens doo wop group to rehearse. He keeps asking if we do
that. I keep responding that we do.
A
police sergeant comes in to look at the
gym and see if it might be a good place to conduct a boxing program for kids from the projects. The gym is, of
course, perfect. And of course, he is looking for donated space. That is not so
perfect. This has been Boxer Mike’s dream for a long time. We’ll see what
happens.
Pat
O and I are reviewing last night’s meeting with the Presbytery Trustees. This
will not be easy. Nor can it be forced. They are raising good questions. I’ll
be leaving soon to go to a community outreach event for the Interfaith Assembly
at my friend Alistair’s church. It’s our
Panim al panim, ie, face to face program. A six month intensive program to take
homeless people from homelessness to being housed and employed. The key part,
of course, is relationships. The mentors who meet face to face with their
mentees. Lives are changed. Transformed. On both sides. Our original program
now has branch off shoots. A program called welcome home for people returning
from incarceration. Another program for homeless queer youth. Another for
veterans. We will hear their stories.
Hope to round up more support. It works. Sometimes.
Then
Pat O and I will go to Esther’s and play some music. Together. And refresh my tired soul.
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