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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.

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!

Collaboration is always a huge Key for IMFK. We were able to present Armoured One with the Homeless Hero Award, this Award is presented to individuals or companies who go above and beyond the call of duty by bringing Value and Dignity to those who feel Invisible.

Armoured One has been a committed financial partner to us and because of their support we are able to do great out of the box things for our friends experiencing homelessness.

Tom Czyz, a now retired Homicide Detective and SWAT team operator, and his business partner, Tino Amodei, founded Armoured One in response to the Sandy Hook massacre. They brought together a team of experts in active shooter attacks from SWAT Team operators, elite military personnel, federal agents, and educators with the intention of protecting schools and preventing the loss of lives during mass shooting attacks.  Armoured One then collaborated with teachers and school administrators to create a real solution for school attacks.

Since 2019 we are excited to say that Armoured One has been and Faithful and Committed Partner in serving the Homeless of CNY. Thank you Armoured One for Being a Homeless Hero.

John and Leigh Ann