Hope Rising Update #61
by Fr. Bill Van Oss
Dear Friends,
After being away for just a week, I am amazed at the progress made in the office and the main building. Drywall is up in many areas of the main building, the deck is over halfway done and the office is painted and ready for trimwork, flooring and doors. There are workers inside and out and we thank them for their continued dedication and efforts, especially in this heat. Enjoy the video update below.
Here at The Gathering Place:
- The office is bustling with staff and visitors Monday-Friday 9am -5pm
- It's Movie Night tonight at 6pm, with Suzy showing Belfast and a discussion afterwards.
- Our services are well attended for summer, held on Saturdays at 5pm and Sundays at 9:30am
-The Small Business Administration (SBA) has representatives here working with people on disaster financial assistance M, W and F 10-am-4pm
- We are the only Cooling Station on the Island right now, open Monday-Friday 10am-5pm with a/c, ice water, liquid iv packets and snacks provided by F.I.S.H.
- Speaking of F.I.S.H.- they are meeting many senior, financial and mental health needs and on Wednesdays have one on one, informal chats and group therapy focusing on hurricane related topics like PTSD, trauma and loss.
- Santiva Islanders (formerly Island Seniors) continues their programming with exercise classes, card games and a coffee bistro for all from 10am-3pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays, stop by!
If you are in the area and haven't stopped by yet, please do!
Peace,
Bill+
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