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Georgetown Ministry Center celebrated Mardi Gras with food, friends, and fun. We started off the party with homemade gumbo and rice from Shower and Laundry Manager Lucane’s kitchen. For dessert, we had cookies and king cake, courtesy of volunteer Jane.

During the food, one of our members DJ’ed while volunteer Dewey set up a karaoke machine. The center was filled with music, singing, laughter, and smiles all afternoon.

Thank you so much Lucane, Jane, and Dewey for helping to make this Mardi Gras party a success!

This is the last poem in our first GMC Poetry series. This one was written by Program Manager Stephanie.

Homelessness we seek to end
One person at a time.
Broken minds and spirits mend;
It is an upward climb.

This is a welcoming space;
We work with everyone.
Our job is not a race,
Our job — never done.

And still we press on and on,
We try to persevere.
Until homelessness is gone
Our aid we volunteer.

This week’s poem is titled “Along Wisconsin Avenue,” by Jimmy.

Summer comes in winter’s time
the ivy plants blink in rhyme
from Indian summer’s dew;
the lights are on
and the lights are off
in the shops
Along Wisconsin Avenue.

Stray-bird breaks
a stray cigarette
Breakfast comes
but he’s not breakfast yet
in the shops
Along Wisconsin Avenue.

Aimless loves
that were born to wander
Knights-errant
in athletic gear
The morning’s breath
pops right in your ear
Along Wisconsin Avenue.

This past Sunday, GMC friend Maggie Handel organized another Hot Meal Challenge (see previous challenges here and here). This month, the menu included homemade chili, cornbread, coleslaw, and brownies. Our members loved sampling the many pots of chili, each a little different from the others.

Thank you to those who made lunch:

Marsha Ford
Maria Garcia
Jeanne Hickox
Allison Kitchen
Zoe Kitchen
Brenda Zaidman

Let us know if you would be interested in participating in a Hot Meal Challenge, which typically occur on the third or fourth Sunday of each month. Every month, there is a menu that volunteers prepare (recipes may vary, but everyone follows the menu) and bring to GMC. Volunteers may drop off the food or stay and serve, and slow cookers are available for those who need them.

Last year, Water Street Gym held their first coat drive for us. This year, they held another coat drive, lasting two months, to benefit not only Georgetown Ministry Center, but also Bread for the City and Jubilee Jobs. Steve and Susan Kostorowski, along with Patricia Peva, of Water Street Gym placed donation boxes in strategic high-traffic locations, such as banks and coffee shops.

We think this coat drive was three times more successful than last years. Many, many thanks to Water Street Gym and to everyone who donated such beautiful coats!