USA (MNN) ― Pre-winter storms hit America's midsection last week. And hardest hit were those who were already homeless.
Aside from shelter and food, they often don't have much protection from the elements when outdoors. Here's Life Inner City is teaming with inner-city churches to help deliver more than 7200 Homeless Care Kits.
These Kits contain blankets, warm gloves, a hat and scarf, socks, toiletries and there will be some type of Christian outreach material included, which may vary from a tract to a Bible to a Four Spiritual Laws booklet.
They're designed not only to meet the immediate physical needs of the poor but also to connect them with the hands and feet of Christ.
"The Homeless Care Kits are hand-delivered by people in the community who can offer hope and encouragement," said Ted Gandy, national director of Here's Life Inner City. "When you have nothing, hope is a precious commodity."
It's likely there will be more need for them this year. A federal government study shows that nearly three-quarters of a million people sought shelter in a recent single three-month period -- one-third of them families with children.
This project is part of a strategic effort to reach people for Christ, to build them in their faith, and to equip and send them to reach others. At $33 a kit, it's not a large price to pay for hope. Click here if you can help.
