The Plymouth Street Ministry vans arrived at the parking lot around our usual 5:30pm time. As Pastor Mike and I arrived, I saw Mariah, Sam, Mary and two new volunteers, Pat and Deb waiting for us. I enjoy seeing the other volunteers each week, and its always exciting to have new volunteers present to explain to how our organization functions. We always want new volunteers to have a good experience and open their eyes to a population that maybe they hadn't known about before. When we're busy or when we have unique situations occurring, being on the street is like no other experience. I believe we served about 35 people this evening, a slower evening compared to recent weeks.
I usually write about the more unusual and memorable experiences, this evening was different. There was no one reporting a crisis, no one in dire need of anything, no one really needing anything. The pregnant girl was by and she announced she's entered into her 25th week of the pregnancy. We discussed how she has taken the steps for Badger-care, Food-share, and claims she has friends to stay with. Its beyond me why she'd want to be pregnant and on the street. We had a few visitors that we hadn't seen for a few months and then we noticed some of our regular people did not show up. A mom and daughter who had previously been at the Beacon House came for a visit. They looked well and it was fun to talk with the little girl.
All of the volunteers are skilled at starting conversations with our visitors and making them feel comfortable. Mariah and Sam have been doing an exceptional job since their initial visit last spring. As future social workers its important for them to be able to initiate and encourage conversations and make the client feel comfortable. This is a wonderful chance to practice and learn skills for their future.
In closing, please remember to pray for our fellow citizens in need. Without prayers and all of the other support you generously provided, the Street Ministry could not function. Thank you for all you do!
Karen
I usually write about the more unusual and memorable experiences, this evening was different. There was no one reporting a crisis, no one in dire need of anything, no one really needing anything. The pregnant girl was by and she announced she's entered into her 25th week of the pregnancy. We discussed how she has taken the steps for Badger-care, Food-share, and claims she has friends to stay with. Its beyond me why she'd want to be pregnant and on the street. We had a few visitors that we hadn't seen for a few months and then we noticed some of our regular people did not show up. A mom and daughter who had previously been at the Beacon House came for a visit. They looked well and it was fun to talk with the little girl.
All of the volunteers are skilled at starting conversations with our visitors and making them feel comfortable. Mariah and Sam have been doing an exceptional job since their initial visit last spring. As future social workers its important for them to be able to initiate and encourage conversations and make the client feel comfortable. This is a wonderful chance to practice and learn skills for their future.
In closing, please remember to pray for our fellow citizens in need. Without prayers and all of the other support you generously provided, the Street Ministry could not function. Thank you for all you do!
Karen