In August, we got Judy signed her lease. In September, Doug got the keys to his own place. Now, in October, we can add Mike to the list of GMC guests we helped find housing.

Today, after a long wait, Mike finally has keys to his apartment, just in time for winter.

Mike is one of our superstar members. Quiet, and observant, Mike often ran the sign up list for our computer lab and helped staff clean the center. He is one of our best chess players and is also super smart; during a trivia contest in the center, he knew the answer to almost every question.

Roy, GMC’s Outreach Director and Case Manager, helped Doug and Mike obtain housing through the Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing program. Judy and Doug have popped back into the center to say hello, and both of them look happy and healthy. Mike has promised to come back and say hello, and we can’t wait to hear how he is doing.

Come spend a crisp fall afternoon doing yoga to help the homeless!

YOGA FOR THE HOMELESS

As part of Fannie Mae’s Help the Homeless campaign, Georgetown Ministry Center will be holding a yogathon to raise awareness about homelessness and to provide a fun and active way to support the good work that they do.

The first yoga session will begin at 1PM on the lawn of Grace Church and will be instructed by yoga teachers from the local area. (More details to come.) Each session will be 45 minutes long and will start on the hour (1pm, 2pm, 3pm)

Mats will be provided, but participants are more than welcome to bring their own. There will be multiple sessions throughout this three-hour period and participants are welcome to come and go as they please. Come enjoy a beautiful fall day in October on the lawn of Grace Church at 1041 Wisconsin Ave, NW. In case of inclement weather, the event will be moved from the lawn to inside the church.

How to Register

On the Help the Homeless website or via Recoup or come with a check the day of!

Details

What: Yoga for the Homeless, as part of GMC’s Help the Homeless fundraiser. The registration fee for participants 26+ years old is $30, and $20 for those 25 years and under.

Who: This event is open to everyone of all ages and abilities

When: Saturday, October 20, 2012 from 1pm – 4pm

Why: To raise awareness about homelessness, support GMC and the good work they do with the homeless, and to get some exercise!

Where: Get directions here.

Brrr! Fall is definitely here. It seems like everyone was basking in the warm sun wearing shorts and t-shirts one day, and the next everyone has broken out the sweaters and boots from storage…

…everyone except for those who have no storage. It may not be hypothermia season yet, but it is chilly at night and our guests are cold. Can you please help our guests layer up? They could use some SOCKS and SWEATERS. It’s no longer sandal season, and our guests often layer many pairs of socks to keep their feet warm and stave off frostbite at night. Sweaters will help our guests stay warm and change with season.

Thank you in advance for all of your help and support!

Are the following events taking place on September 27th on your agenda already? Please come out if you can!

Grace Church’s Music on the Lawn, 5-7pm

The 27th marks the last of this year’s Music on the Lawn series at Grace Church. Local performer Holly Bass and her Jazz Band will be performing. This event is run by Grace Church, but GMC has a table at the event with lots of amazing crocheted items for sale! Everything for sale was made by one of our homeless members and all the money we raise directly benefits that artist.

CAG Panel Discussion on Homelessness, 7pm – 8:30pm

After Music on the Lawn, the Citizens Association of Georgetown will be having their meeting (open to all) inside Grace Church. They are partnering with us and Grace Church in order to present a Panel Discussion on Homelessness. This will be a wonderful opportunity to learn about the relationship between mental illness and homelessness, discover new points of view as speakers from various fields talk, and listen to the testimonials of those whom homeless has affected directly and indirectly.