Since 2010 members of Keystone have been continuing our mission of service to those who are the most vulnerable among us. We started by serving meals at Sacred Heart Shelter every other month. We served meals and shared stories with the families. Being in community and breaking bread and brownies was rewarding and heart felt for all of us. Sacred Heart was so appreciative. However, last year Keystone expressed they wanted to do more and Sacred Heart expressed they had greater needs. They needed more from Keystone than just a meal. And spiritually we all felt it was time for a change. A few of us got together in February this year and discussed what we should do next. We have many now at Keystone who are giving us a helping hand. Thank you to everyone.
Recently, we took a Ready for Home kit to Sacred Heart for a father and his 3 children. He told us his story as he was loading his van. He has been working for over 4-5 years trying to get to a point where he could finally get a permanent home for him and his family. He told us they were on their way to Arizona where he was originally from. His aunt has a 2-acre piece of property and wanted them to come home and live on the property. He and his family were very, very happy they were finally getting a permanent residence.
There will be more positive stories as Keystone continues to be there for Sacred Heart! Thank you to all of you who are helping and for those of you who are donating. We are a team!
What We Do:
Provide “READY FOR HOME KITS” - a basic kit of house-hold items for shelter residents who have procured housing. Please contact Rita Peterson if you would like to help at: smithcrossing(at)gmail(dot)com
Provide TWICE-A-MONTH FOOD DELIVERY TO THE SHELTER – Please contact Barbara Anderson at gepreston(at)msn(dot)com or Michelle Hebner at mmhebner(at)gmail(dot)com if you would like to help with our on-going food/supply delivery. Or, you could donate funds through the church.
Provide CLEANING RAGS as needed - Please contact Arlene Hobson if you would like to help at: Rleen206(at)gmail(dot)com.
Provide ON-CALL MAINTENANCE VOLUNTEERS to help keep the shelter looking good and running in tip-top shape – Please contact Dan O’Neill if you would like to help at dan.oneill2(at)gmail(dot)com.