Ronee Curry and I had a good conversation and interview with a Santa Cruz Sentinel staff writer about the on going outreach to the homeless youth on the streets. We continue to partner together to raise awareness of the needs of homeless youth and how Ronee, CompassionSC and others are trying to holistically meet their needs. Local churches are beginning to become aware of the need and are desiring to help. We are encouraged.
Today as we chatted and shared the story it began to rain. The Ave. was transformed as the drops began to fall. People moved for shelter. The dampness moved in. The homeless in The Santa Cruz Roasting Company began to discuss how they were lacking needed items to cope with the rainy season. We were able to hand out sleeping bag Ronee had in her van and a rain poncho. It seemed as the rain started a bit of gloom and worry set in among them. We pray and continue to try to be a beacon of hope. Below are some images from the Ave. today and some yarn that came in the mail for the "Beanies of Hope" initiative.
Street kid making a sign asking for help as it begins to rain.
A woman in her 70's living on the street and mentally ill. I watched half a dozen people just walk right by her as if she was invisible before I walked up and talked to her and heard a bit of her story.
More yarn arrived in the mail today for knitting "Beanies of Hope!"
