September’s mission emphasis is PADS. The PADS Emergency Shelter Program provides hospitality, food and overnight shelter to the homeless. PADS  is one of the programs offered through Journeys/The Road Home, a non-profit agency that also includes, the HOPECENTER Supportive Services Program and the Pathways Housing Readiness Program all focusing on assisting those in need.

Trinity began its active role in PADS 31 years ago. Trinity provided overnight shelter, hot dinner, breakfast and a sack lunch one night a week from October 1 to April 30th.  Our PADS site closed with the pandemic.  Journeys made arrangements to house the homeless guests in area hotels. We have packed hot meals for Hotel guests twice a month from September to May. In June, we participated in Summer Suppers, an organization of Suburban Churches feeding the homeless throughout the summer.

This Fall, we will continue to provide a hot meal once a month at a neighboring PADS Site.  Your support is greatly appreciated as we follow Jesus’s lead to minister to the less fortunate.

Did you know that we sometimes interact with those in need when they show up to our doorstep (Door #2) during the week? There’s a system in place to offer community resources based on need, and sometimes a gas or food card is provided in an emergency (but not ongoing) situation. Contact the office for more information on how you might be able to help by donating or purchasing gift cards for this Pastor’s Discretionary Fund.