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A big need for helping the homeless come off the streets and transition back into society is transitional housing, which bridges the gap from living on the streets and in shelters to permanent housing. The leaders of Love In Action have been praying for transitional housing, and our prayers have been answered.
Beginning March 6, Love In Action will have its first transitional house in Dothan, Ala. Three men will be the first occupants in this three-bedroom house. The house also has two bathrooms, a kitchen, dining area and large den. It also has a large front porch, and a back porch with a washer and dryer.
We have set up a 90-day program designed to help the homeless in several key areas of their lives. First, we will provide them with discipleship through Bible study. Each person will be required to regularly attend church on Sundays and LIA's weekly Wednesday night Bible study.
Secondly, each person will be required to attend financial classes where they will be taught how to budget their money and about tithing, which we believe is an essential part in all of our finances. If a person doesn't have a job, we will help with the job search, including preparing a resume and interviewing skills training. If the person needs to learn job skills, we will help him acquire the training.
After the person has completed the program, he should be ready to move into permanent housing. Through providing the transitional house and food, the person will be able to save enough money for a deposit on a home, the first month's rent and turn on the utilities.
I want to thank my wife and all of the LIA board members for working so hard to help make this happen. Most of all, I thank God for bringing it all together. I know we will learn more as we go, and I know God has a lot more ahead for us to accomplish. Please continue to pray for us. There are some potentially awesome things coming up. I don't want to elaborate, but let me put it this way. If it happens, the landscape of how the homeless are cared for in Dothan will forever be changed.
Visit our Web site at www.loveinactionministries.com for a photo gallery of the transitional house.
5 comments:
I am praying! Praise God! I am excited.
I think having the transitional housing is wonderful! Most of all, the teachings that go along with it. Praise God!
God is faithful! People may let us down, but God in His timing won't. He is giving you and Martha the desires of your heart.
God is awesome, I am so greatful that he has placed you into our lives. You guys are doing a great work for the kingdom of God and I am proud of you both. Pastor and First Lady Clausell
Thanks Bro. Russell. You and Rebecca are a great blessing. It's amazing how our wives are so much alike. We are truly two blessed men. Martha and I also thank God for bringing us together. I know God has great plans. It's exciting.
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