Phased reopening of Rockmart FUMC
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The RHI (Rockmart Homeless Initiative) is having to relocate.
The owner of the building that they were renting, has decided to sell it. They are in need of another resource center. If you know of anyone who has a space that they would like to lease, please contact Jane Waldrop at 678-883-5252.
Here is an article from Polk Today about RHI and their need to find another location.
Rockmart Homeless Initiative seeking new location with building sale, plans to continue helping clients | Polk.Today
This organization is very resourceful to our community. If you have not heard of it, I have included a little about it below (I copied it from their website).
THE STORY BEHIND THE INITIATIVE
Like many of our community agencies, RHI started as just an idea. In July of 2017, a group of Rockmart citizens concerned about the rising number of homeless in our community met and Rockmart Homeless Initiative was formed. In winter of 2017, RHI partnered with the city of Rockmart and opened the Emergency Cold Weather Shelter (ECWS) located at the Houge Ave. Gym. It was during our time at the gym that we realized there was an overwhelming need for help for the homeless community. While staying at the gym, our guests had access to a warm place to sleep, hot nutritious meals, clean change of clothing, hygiene items, a place to bathe and personal connections. Because of our community's willingness to get involved and help, the ECWS was successful. Each and every item needed to make the shelter a success was donated by OUR community and included everything from hot donated meals to specific needs such as a certain size shoe. It became very clear that OUR community also saw the need and were ready and willing to support RHI. Less than a year after its founding, RHI opened a resource center (RHIRC) for individuals experiencing homelessness. The RHIRC is located at 225 South Marble Street in downtown Rockmart. The RHIRC offers breakfast, lunch, snacks, access to social services, a permanent mailing address and point of contact, emergency food boxes, clothing, toiletries, opportunities to job search, ID cards, camping supplies, and MUCH more-all free of charge.
The owner of the building that they were renting, has decided to sell it. They are in need of another resource center. If you know of anyone who has a space that they would like to lease, please contact Jane Waldrop at 678-883-5252.
Here is an article from Polk Today about RHI and their need to find another location.
Rockmart Homeless Initiative seeking new location with building sale, plans to continue helping clients | Polk.Today
This organization is very resourceful to our community. If you have not heard of it, I have included a little about it below (I copied it from their website).
THE STORY BEHIND THE INITIATIVE
Like many of our community agencies, RHI started as just an idea. In July of 2017, a group of Rockmart citizens concerned about the rising number of homeless in our community met and Rockmart Homeless Initiative was formed. In winter of 2017, RHI partnered with the city of Rockmart and opened the Emergency Cold Weather Shelter (ECWS) located at the Houge Ave. Gym. It was during our time at the gym that we realized there was an overwhelming need for help for the homeless community. While staying at the gym, our guests had access to a warm place to sleep, hot nutritious meals, clean change of clothing, hygiene items, a place to bathe and personal connections. Because of our community's willingness to get involved and help, the ECWS was successful. Each and every item needed to make the shelter a success was donated by OUR community and included everything from hot donated meals to specific needs such as a certain size shoe. It became very clear that OUR community also saw the need and were ready and willing to support RHI. Less than a year after its founding, RHI opened a resource center (RHIRC) for individuals experiencing homelessness. The RHIRC is located at 225 South Marble Street in downtown Rockmart. The RHIRC offers breakfast, lunch, snacks, access to social services, a permanent mailing address and point of contact, emergency food boxes, clothing, toiletries, opportunities to job search, ID cards, camping supplies, and MUCH more-all free of charge.
Do You Need a Ride?
If you would like to attend the Chancel Choir Cantata on December 17, but are not comfortable driving at night? Please call the church office so we can arrange for someone to pick you up and take you home!
If you would like to attend the Chancel Choir Cantata on December 17, but are not comfortable driving at night? Please call the church office so we can arrange for someone to pick you up and take you home!
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Everyone Needs Someone
People need people and friends need friends And we all need love for a full life depends Not on vast riches or great acclaim, Not on success or on worldly fame, But just in knowing that someone cares And holds us close in their thoughts and prayers- For only the knowledge that we're understood Makes everyday living feel wonderfully good, And we rob ourselves of life's greatest need When we "lock up our hearts" and fail to heed The outstretched hand reaching to find A kindred spirit whose heart and mind Are lonely and longing to somehow share Our joys and sorrows and to make us aware That life's completeness and richness depends On the things we share with our loved ones and friends. written by Helen Steiner Rice |
If you have anything to put in our newsletter, please let Joan know. We are happy to put things in there that interest all our congregation. Call the office: 770-684-6251 or email: RockFUMC_Joan@yahoo.com.
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