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Hesed House: Neighbors find a home here

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Micah's interim accommodations for neighbors transitioning to permanent housing

An unexpected blessing of the Covid-19 pandemic was unprecedented resources that allowed Fredericksburg to be a community where no one slept outside for more nearly 2.5 years. From that season, Micah learned how effective motels could be in getting our neighbors off the street and beginning to offer the care necessary to successfully transition them into permanent housing.

When a local church member approached us about buying a motel that came up for sale, we jumped on it. After many months of churches, volunteers and local businesses coming together to renovate and ready 14 rooms that will be made available to our neighbors, Micah's newest ministry--Hesed House--will open in September.

Hesed is a Hebrew word for God's loving kindness. It is the relentless, always pursuing, never-give up on you kind of love.

Unhoused neighbors will be invited for a temporary stay at Hesed House while we are working with them to locate housing. Churches will adopt-a-room, preparing, decorating and stocking it each time someone leaves with all the essential items needed in their eventual move to housing. During their stay they will be supported by a program director, live-in manager and Micah's wrap-around team, which includes staff who specialize in housing, income, health, basic needs and spiritual care.

Join us at 1901 Augustine Ave. for an open house on Sept.10 from 12pm to 2pm to learn more about the ministry. A special dedication will be held at 2pm. Bring a "housewarming" item to help us stock up for the many neighbors who will receive loving kindness in their stay at Hesed House.

Ways to Help

• Sponsor a room: We are almost finished with renovations! But need another $1250 (per room) to cover costs expended.

• Get your church/community group involved in our Adopt-a-room process (I.e. collecting household items, preparing/staging a room each time a new person moves in). Contact kyra@dolovewalk.nt for more information.

• Volunteer: Orientations are held on 1st and 3rd Fridays. Contact alacia@dolovewalk.net for more information.

• Supply Consumable Items
Trash Bags (13 gallon and 4 gallon)
Laundry detergent and dryer sheets
Toilet paper and paper towels
New full and twin sheets
Zip lock bags (gallon and quart)
Clorox wipes and swiffer wet wipes
Dish detergent, scrub sponges and dish towels
Full size shampoo bottles, soap, conditioner