The President's Day holiday is today which means no school for the Shelterwood residents. I believe the boys were sledding on the hill last year at this time, but no such opportunity exists today. Our semi-annual Beyond Week starts tomorrow. The guys will be dividing into three groups and alternating to three locations. Each group will spend one day serving at each of the following venues:
Spotford Childrens Home. Spotford is a residential treatment center for children ages 4-12. The children often suffer the mental effects of physical and sexual abuse. Our boys will be helping with overall property maintenance (i.e. cleaning and grounds).
Hope City. Hope is a prayer based soup kitchen. The boys will be assisting with the lunch rush including preparation, serving food and clean up. Throughout the experience, the prayer room will be open for those who wish to listen in to the live worship.
Hillcrest Transitional Housing. Hillcrest is a transitional housing program for the homeless. The boys will be working in the Thrift Store organizing the inventory.
Regular scheduled activities for the week will be suspended and the population of staff and residents will work together beyond Shelterwood.
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