Guests Cleaning

So recently we decided to do something a bit radical, shake things up a bit...

We decided to end our contract with our professional cleaners and give our guests the opportunity to handle the cleaning duties.

Yes, cost cutting was a factor, but in the larger sense we hoped it would give some of our people the initiative to take more ownership of the Mission.

Plus, for those on disabilities, they had the opportunity to make an extra $100 for volunteering.

A win win as far as we could see it, and thus far -I'm happy to report -it is going great!

Come 4:30pm, the clean team springs to action – tables and chairs are stacked and put away, floor swept and mopped, bathrooms sanitized, garbage thrown out. It’s encouraging to see how it’s giving some of our guests a real satisfaction to be a part of it all and some are even moving on to find employment elsewhere! Seems simple enough huh? Give people a chance and they can surprise you.

Prayer Request

One of our guy's who is behind bars has been calling us quite regularly this week. I'm happy to report that he's encouraged to turn his life around, he spoke of trying to read his Bible every night and getting a job/place to live when he gets out. Please keep him in your prayers, he is someone who has so much potential to do amazing things in his life!