Love In Action blog: Convoy of Hope delivers blessings

Tuesday, October 23, 2018

Convoy of Hope delivers blessings

Convoy of Hope, men from The Ark, and me after unloading supplies from their
truck into the trailer behind 2-1-1.

We thank our neighbor Tri State Diesel & Auto Eletric for using their forklift to
unload some pallets from the Convoy of Hope truck.

Sometimes God answers prayers quickly. With the Southeast Alabama Homeless Coalition (SEACH) Homeless Stand Down fast approaching on Nov. 3, we are in need of a lot of supplies.

Today, God answered prayers by sending a truck load of supplies from Convoy of Hope. They blessed us with hygiene items, chips, Cheez-its, wool blankets and water ... lots of water. In fact, so much water we aren't asking for any more water for the stand down.

Wiregrass 2-1-1 Executive Director David Duke and I were all smiles as we unloaded the truck. We greatly appreciate the men from The Ark for helping unload the truck.

Convoy of Hope also blessed Love In Action with some medical supplies, such as aspirins, vitamins, back braces and more for the Samaritan Clinic.

Convoy of Hope is the third largest disaster relief organization in America. Because of they are faith based and are so well organized, they are my favorite. According to their website, since 1994, they have done incredible work, including helping "more than 100 million people throughout the world by sharing food, water, emergency supplies, agriculture know-how and opportunities that empower people to live independent lives free from poverty, disease and hunger."

They "mobilize tens of thousands of volunteers each year, and partner with churches, businesses, individuals and other humanitarian organizations who are intent on doing good work among the impoverished and suffering."

Thank you Convoy of Hope for this awesome blessing today. May God continue to bless you and do mighty works through you.

We are still in need of more hygiene items, non-perishable food, tents, flash lights, batteries, bug spray, Coleman camping stoves, camping size propane bottles, sleeping bags, air mattresses, coats, blankets, toilet paper, women hygiene items, coats, and jeans (no other clothing).

Donations can be dropped off at the Wiregrass 2-1-1 office, 545 W. Main St., Suite 313, in downtown Dothan, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. through Nov. 2, and 7-10 a.m. on Nov. 3.

Volunteers are needed from 7-8:30 a.m. on Nov. 3, to help sort and pack the food and supplies for the homeless. Volunteers are also needed from 8:30-10 a.m. to deliver supplies to the homeless. If you would like to volunteer on Nov. 3, meet at the Covan trailer in the parking lot behind 2-1-1.

For more information, call 2-1-1.