A Safe Shelter from the Storm : Homes for the Vulnerable
It is hard to imagine being worried about the rains coming in, or the walls crumbling down, unless you have been there yourself. But Imagine for a moment, if that was you, finally being found, seen and cared about.
I have personally met hundreds of people who were in this predicament over the last 10 years. My heart has always been deeply impacted by their situation, and I have always wanted to do more. But it wasn’t until this year that I received a deeper understanding. This year I too became I widow. I too had a part of our roof that was leaking and it was completely overwhelming to me. As I worried about the coming rains I couldn’t help but think about all of the precious men and women I had met over the years who had harsher circumstances than I and still continued to be joy bringers. Even though their circumstances are grim, they still do what they can to help those in their communities. Even if they have a roof falling in, a stream run through their home from the rains, or their animals (cows, chickens, goats) sleeping next to them on the dirt floor at night, they still give with the little they have to help others. They don’t crumble under the weight of their situations, they keep going step by step.
And then, for some, a ray of hope appears. Someone comes and wants to help them. Someone sees their desperate need, and acts on it. And this overwhelming wave of joy and relief washes over them. They will have a new home; a safe shelter from the storm.
The purchase of a home covers the basic construction of the exterior, meanwhile the recipient of the new home, along with their community, provide the materials and labor to build the internal walls. I love this for so many reasons.
It seeks out and finds those who feel forgotten
the recipient is taking ownership in the process, it isn’t a hand out but a hand up
it brings people together to work for the good
it gives people back their dignity
The list could go on and on and on. $620 donated with the rest of the cost of house raised and/or provided by the new homeowner. $620 needed for an entire new house for a family. A home that a family can dwell in, feel safe in, create quality life in without worry of the rains coming in. If this is something you would like to contribute to click this link: A new home
If you can’t swing the total cost for a home you can donate towards this with a smaller amount. Just head over to our “DONATE” tab and leave a note in the comments of what project you want it to go to.
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