Saturday is the down day at Shepherd.. right? Well, there are no after school programs, no academy, no sports program. But what you will find? Hope being given in a variety of ways…

1. Health clinic – where those in our programs, and their families can come to receive free medical care and have prescriptions filled.
2. Free tax prep – both English and Spanish speakers can come to have their taxes done for free.
3. Free legal advice – in partnership with the Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic.
4. Food pantry – where families can come to receive food and personal care items.
5. Once a month free haircuts are provided.
6. Once a month science club for middle and high school students.

T

the key, in this very busy day…….volunteers.  All this is run by volunteers… can you join with us on this very busy “down” day? You can help make a difference.

jay

All the research shows that the earlier you engage with a child, the more impact you can have on them. Here at Shepherd Community we have Project Jordan… a special program that works with birth moms and their babies. We use a national curriculum called “Parents as Teachers” to teach important skills to the mothers. For most of our mothers, they care deeply for their child. They have just never been taught how to.

They recently had their quarterly meeting, where all the moms and children come for a special evening of teaching, sharing and just having fun together. I so appreciate the support people provide so we can do this program. Over 40 families are being help, but there is a waiting list… got to keep growing. This program makes a difference for a lifetime.

jay