Category: Events

I joined the members of Epiphany Catholic Church at a mini-walk for GMC today.  Because of the rain we walked around the sanctuary and parish hall below.   The walk was organized by GMC board member and Epiphany parishioner Wonkook Park along with Father Paul Lee and Father Tom Reilly. The enthusiastic parishioners were prepared for a walk around the neighborhood with signs beseeching, honk for the homeless and they were not muted by the weather.   As we walked around the sanctuary Wonkook would yell out “Help the Homeless!”  The crowd responded, “Help the Homeless!”

Father Tom would yell out “Honk, Honk”,  The willing congregants would respond, “Honk, Honk.”  And so it went.

Thank you Epiphany Church.  You guys are great!

Gunther

Today, so many people of all ages, sizes, and walks of life helped Georgetown Ministry Center in many different ways. This morning, a handful of volunteers from the community joined GMC staff at Hyde-Addison Elementary School to read stories about homelessness. After the story and a short discussion about homelessness, the students paraded around the block in their Halloween costumes as part of their Help the Homeless Mini-walk. Georgetown Ministry Center thanks its volunteers and the students at Hyde-Addison for all of their help!

This afternoon at the center, we had a birthday celebration for everyone born in October. Serendipity 3 baked us a delicious chocolate cake with layers of white and dark chocolate ganache. Our guests gobbled it up in a matter of minutes; it was so delicious!

We at GMC truly appreciate everyone–young, old, individuals, and businesses– who help us improve the center and lives of the people we serve. No matter how small or large the contribution, or in what form in comes, every little bit helps. Spreading awareness about homelessness, volunteering one’s time, donating to the center: all of these are ways in which one can help.

This weekend is supposed to be cold. Stay warm and don’t forget about those who do not have a warm bed to sleep in. Happy Halloween!

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For those interested in what books we read at the school today:

Fly Away Home

Mr. Bow Tie

A Shelter in Our Car

Uncle Willie and the Soup Kitchen

On Thursday, Georgetown Ministry Center had its first-ever talent show! From singing and dancing to guitar playing, storytelling, and poetry recitations, both guests and staff strutted their stuff and had lots of laughs and fun. This first show definitely showed other shyer guests that there is nothing to be afraid of when performing in our center. We are a safe, supportive, and welcoming place!

Stay tuned for pictures. Next month we have a comedy show in the works!

… for Taste of Georgetown! Come sample Georgetown’s restaurants on Saturday, October 15 from 11am – 4pm. All proceeds benefit Georgetown Ministry Center. Over thirty Georgetown restaurants will be participating and will be accompanied by the jazz talent from Blues Alley.

Tickets for the Taste will be available for purchase at the event at the ticket booth located in the Eagle Bank (1044 Wisconsin Avenue) parking lot, but you can also get them in advance online here.

WANT TO VOLUNTEER?

We need volunteers to help make Taste of Georgetown run smoothly! If you’re interested, please email office@gracedc.org.

Free this Sunday? Come volunteer at Help the Homeless this Sunday from 11am – 3:30pm! Join the fun and games by manning the registration table, overseeing lawn games (e.g. tug of war), passing out food, and helping us clean up. We will pay the registration fee for those who volunteer if they want us to.

Interested? Email Stephanie at stephanie@gmcgt.org