Category Archives: Thanksgiving

Should we be creating an Interfaith Task Force on Homelessness in Savannah?

Posted on April 12, 2012 by homelessnessinsavannah

We have been thinking about how to engage the faith community in Savannah on the moral & social issue of homelessness. In our research we came across a few models we are looking into. Here is one we are sharing … Continue reading →

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Is this coming to Savannah? Clearing tent cities: Deadline nearing for homeless to relocate – Hawaii News Now – KGMB and KHNL

Posted on January 10, 2012 by homelessnessinsavannah

Deadline nearing for homeless to relocate – Hawaii News Now – KGMB and KHNL. This is NOT the way to clear the streets & camps of the homeless! YES, there are better ways like 100,000 Homes Campaign! Clearing Tent Cities without … Continue reading →

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Follow-up & More on Supporting “Housing First” Models to End Chronic Homelessness in Savannah, GA: Question for All Political Campaigns in Savannah, GA, 2011 Elections

Posted on November 23, 2011 by homelessnessinsavannah

We offer this follow-up specifically at Thanksgiving time because we all must take time to think about what we are thankful for! Our homes, families, the feast we are going to have tomorrow are all very valid things to be … Continue reading →

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Jesus Never Asked if the Poor Were Deserving

Posted on October 29, 2011 by homelessnessinsavannah

Something for all of us to ponder! You know it’s true – we must have discernment in our giving but not in our loving! We serve the needy & the greedy & the Lord takes care of the rest! Right? … Continue reading →

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Another Thanksgiving Homeless & Hungry Serving event in Savannah: more intimate with a sermon, songs, communion, haircuts & toiletries!

Posted on November 23, 2010 by homelessnessinsavannah

Sundays there is a weekly service outreach by several churches & individual volunteers. This was the annual special Thanksgiving feeding of the hungry & homeless where special things happened – hair cuts by area stylists donating their time & hygiene … Continue reading →