At Anawim, we have been trying to provide work for the homeless. We forward on opportunities from those who live in the community who want to hire the homeless, both on one-time projects and in longer term employment. If we have the funds, we hire the homeless for a few...

Linda, a worker and grandmother, was on the street for five years. While on the street she was known as “Mom” and tried to help the young people on the street. Now she helps run day shelters at Anawim and two other churches in Gresham. Jimmy was one of the...

Diver has lived in our community house off and on for many years. Not only does he make meals at the house, but he comes out every Tuesday to organize and clean and repair.

Pam and Jamie both struggled with addiction for years. Now they are clean and sober and clean up the church twice a week.

Vickie struggled with instability issues and had people attacking her on a regular basis. Now she lives in the community house and washes all the Anawim clothes and towels – a monumental task!

Pastor Jeff has had various street ministries for more than 20 years. Now he ministers to various homeless folks all over the city. We appreciate his stories, encouragement and gardening skills. Yvan is quite, yet firm. She created and leads the Anawim Art Studio two days a week, where she teaches art and encourages people...

Samantha at one point was in severe depression, and lost her housing. After living in the Anawim community house for a year, she and Tim live in their own house with their baby, Paloma, and Sam works as Anawim’s administrative assistant. (This newsletter was put together by her!)

Styxx helps us gather food and organize it for the rest of the week.

Probably the nicest couple you’ll ever meet, Mark and Leanne started to come to the day shelters bringing basics of what the folks on the street needed. Now they focus on volunteering at day shelters at Anawim and 1st Baptist.