Time seems to fly so quickly—it has been too long since my last message. 

December has arrived and we have a lot to accomplish before year’s end.  With the game on the line, we need one final push to score and WIN!  Our grant recipients are depending on us so please help us help others.  The needs are basic—an industrial stove for one shelter, short term rental assistance for another, and a staff person to assist shelter graduates find permanent housing.

We have many success stories from our past grant recipients which I hope to share by year’s end.  These wins could not happen with your support.

In closing, I must note the passing of Pooch Hunter, current Foundation Director.  Pooch lived his life helping others, and at 80+ years old was serving on our Board. Pooch was passionate about our mission—providing safe housing for those in need.  He challenged all of us to do more, and he believed our industry should take the lead in ending homelessness.  We will all miss Pooch but his passion will be with us always.

I ask each of you to make a donation in memory of our friend, Pooch Hunter.