In about one month, people from across the United States and Canada will be arriving in Ripon for the start of Ripon SERVE 2007! We have groups coming from Colorado, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Alberta and Ontario this year! These groups will be made up of high school students and adult leaders, ready to take in all that Ripon has to offer and serve others in the process!
We would like to give you a little taste of some of the work that will be done during the project, so here’s a list of our work sites and the work that will done:
Stockton Gospel Rescue Mission (Stockton, CA)
– The Gospel Center Rescue Mission provides long-term shelter for homeless women and children, overnight shelter for homeless men, a residential drug and alcohol treatment program, a kitchen that serves breakfast and dinner every day and other services to Stockton’s downtrodden. The work to be done includes: creating a playground area and installing playground equipment, paint, fence building, deck and siding repair, roof removal and walk-in freezer repair.
Stockton Shelter for the Homeless (Stockton, CA)
– Stockton Shelter for the Homeless is a not-for-profit agency that serves the homeless in a caring and compassionate manner. Become a supporter of the shelter. The shelter operates three shelters for most of the year and opens a fourth one at the Housing Authority’s migrant camps during the cold winter months. The work to be done includes: helping with day to day responsibilities and remolding living spaces for families living in the shelter.
Redwood Family Center (Modesto, CA)
– The Redwood Center is a transitional housing center for women in recovery and their children. The facility offers housing for 60 women and their children, most of whom might otherwise be homeless. The Center offers many services to the women and their children to help meet their needs. The work to be done includes: building planter boxes, planting trees, installing water irrigation, and spending time with the children.
Sierra Salem Homes (Modesto, CA)
– Sierra Salem is a non-profit corporation located in Modesto serving the residential needs of the developmentally disabled. The purpose of Sierra Salem is to provide residential care and training in a Christian setting, and to maintain and improve the quality of life for residents and their families. The work to be done includes: kitchen demo and makeover.
As SERVE approaches, please pray for the Host Team as we begin our final preparations for the week. Also pray for traveling mercies as the participants travel to Ripon on Saturday, July 21st. Finally, please pray for God’s Blessing on SERVE and that God will begin to prepare each person’s heart for the week ahead!
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