John Tumino

Kevin and I were able to sign up to receive the first round of the Moderna Covid-19 Vaccine. We were a little anxious today about receiving the Vaccine due to the newness off this new treatment. The Process was was very easy, first sign on to website and apply for your dose. If there was availability they sent you an appointment time and were to go. We arrived at the Oncenter and stood in line for our 12:40 appointment. We then proceeded through three stations and arrived at our fourth were we were both administered the Vaccine. I looked down at the time and it was 12:58, I thought to myself that this was a quick process just 24 minutes. We were asked to sit and wait for 15 minutes after receiving the Vaccine to see if we would experience any side affects. We walked out at 1:15 and went back out to do Street Outreach. The only symptom I had for the remainder of the day was a very sore left arm form were the shot was given. Our next appointment for round two is in three weeks. I am very excited that we were able to receive the vaccine not just for our own peace of mind but also knowing that we are one step closer to bringing an end to this Pandemic. Now its time for us to figure out how to vaccinate all those living out on the streets, its all about logistics. Living in this great community gives me confidence that a way will be made for our homeless friends as well. God Bless everyone we are in this together.

The Morning of outreach days are always exciting, why you ask? The reason is that we get to make an impact into someone’s life and on outreach days it always starts with a lunch. The moment my eyes open in the morning I start to think about what I will go shopping for. This morning I looked at my phone and looked up the temperature in Syracuse, it said 28 degrees. Immediately Chicken Soup came to my mind and off we went to the store to buy the fresh ingredients necessary to make Chicken Soup. Being a Chef and seeing the power food has on our lives goes with out saying. We are always excited about providing a homemade meal to our friends, it brings a sense of dignity to someone who might feel hopeless. The awesome thing about making delicious lunches is that it provides an opportunity for dialogue to begin or to continue. Conversations about life leads to a relationship which opens a door for trust. Just think simple Chicken Soup opening a door into someone’s heart. One of the things I learned years ago is that your attitude determines your approach and your approach will determine success or failure, I’m believing that todays lunch will be a good approach with humility were we believe success will be born into someone’s life. Its all about Attitudes towards those who are suffering and with your support we are truly making a difference in our community.

Listen to K-Dog in his own words. Hire Ground is truly a Hand Up not a Hand Out!

Over the last Six Weeks we have received many requests from friends who are in rehab or recently housed asking for a Bible. Today Mark Warner host of the morning radio program at the Mars Hill Network reached out to us to inquire if we were in need of any Bibles. We as a team were discussing about purchasing Bibles for folks who requested one. When Mark reached out to us we knew that our prayers have been heard and answered. I always say that El Roi the God who sees knows what are needs are even before we ask. Our friends have been reaching out for Spiritual assistance and God has answered their request. Mark presented us with a case of 48 Bibles that we will be able to hand out to anyone who askes. To Mark and the Team at the Mars Hill network thank you for following your hearts to ask if we were in need, you were truly a God send to us and all those who feel Invisible.

John and Leigh Ann

Partnership is a great Key for the success of the work we do at IMFK. We were able to present Pastor Jordan Carter (Mission and Outreach Director) at Abundant Life Christian Center the Homeless Hero Award. This award is presented to individuals and organizations that go above and beyond the call of duty by bringing Value and Dignity to those who feel Invisible. ALCC has been a wonderful monthly supporter of our Mission as well as providing groceries to every individual that we get connected into housing. Over the past two years ALCC has provided groceries for 103 of our friends that were placed into housing. On behalf of all of our friends outdoors and those that were housed we say thank you. ALCC and the whole church family are truly Homeless Hero’s!