Posts by Hearts for the Homeless

A Look at the Inside! Summer is starting out very busy at Hearts. As we continue to engage in partnerships and assisting other agencies while keeping up with the regular services that Hearts provides to the homeless population and to those within our local community, everyone is putting in their all and doing double-duty. Hearts…

We Reopened the Thrift Shop! The thrift shop opened June 2nd, and our staff and customers shared in the excitement together. Thrift Shop Manager, Maria, welcomes shoppers. One of our regular customers enjoying her shopping experience But, most notable about the reopening that reminds us of the reason why we exist, to minister to the…

Finding Hope During COVID-19 We had certainly hoped the Coronavirus would have faded away by now. But, as we all listen to the news and the medical experts we learn that we are months away from its departure. Whoever would have thought social distancing would become a household word and donning a mask would be…

On Our Hearts It certainly is a different time for all of us. We pray that you and your family are safe and healthy, and that you’ve been able to find your own normal and pleasant diversions while at home. As we watch the news and hear about all the heroes on the frontlines, Hearts…

  On Our Hearts Remembering with Honor & Love Ardrey Yorko, Hearts Volunteer from 1996 – 2016 Hearts long-standing volunteer went on to her heavenly home last week at the age of 91. She served at Hearts well into her 80’s and was loved and admired. Ardrey gave her all for the underprivileged, starting her…

  On Our Hearts In January, Hearts Harvest Food Pantry Served 633 People: It’s been a month since Hearts opened our food pantry. We feel really good about meeting such a critical need in the community. With the closings of the Black Rock Riverside food pantry and Save A Lot, there aren’t other options for…

  On Our Hearts As Hearts stepped into 2020, we fed 72 poor and homeless people the first night out. As we continue our mission to serve the poor and homeless, we have two announcements to share with you: You may already know, Hearts has been preparing a building to open Hearts Harvest Food Pantry…

  On Our Hearts Thankful Reflection Heading into the Christmas Season We hope you enjoyed your Thanksgiving! As Hearts reflects back on last month, while preparing for the Christmas hustle and bustle ahead, November certainly was a month to be thankful for. We thank God for the groups that joined with our regular volunteer Mobile…

  On Our Hearts It’s snowing today; as we write to you on this November 7th, the first snow of the season is reminding us of what’s ahead. For Hearts’ it reminds us that the Holiday Season is very near.  The phone is ringing with people wanting to do something special for those in need.…

On Our Hearts Happiness is a Hot Meal and Dry Socks Towards the end of September, our poor and homeless clients began talking about and gearing up for what they knew was only a few days away. They look forward to October 1st every year. This is the day that Hearts adds a hot meal…