Word On The Street

Leigh-Ann and I are often asked. “What should I do when I come across a panhandler or homeless person?” Here are three tips in how to handle those occasions.

We are excited to be partnering with Dr. David Lehmann from Upstate Hospital in reaching those who feel invisible. Dr. Lehmann will be accompanying IMFK twice a week and visiting our friends outdoors. Our goal is to be a bridge in a gap in services for our friends. Many of our friends do not have a primary care physician and Dr. Lehmann has graciously stepped into that role until we can get our friends connected and back on the grid again.

In My Father’s Kitchen was able to assist another friend with getting new eye glasses. Thank you to Jill at LensCrafters for helping In My Father’s Kitchen help our friends. When Brett had his eyes checked they couldn’t believe he was functioning without his glasses because his vision was so bad. Thank you Sous Chefs for your support that helped make this a possibility.

Over the summer and fall we were able to establish a relationship with Patrick. We were able to assist him with getting his license back, connecting him to needed health services and even activating a cell phone for him to stay connected. IMFK was able to lmeet his mom and encourage her as well. We are excited to announce that Patrick is now in rehab out of state. He’s safe and moving forward into new horizons filled with purpose and hope.

Leigh-Ann and I are often asked. “What should I do when I come across a panhandler or homeless person?” Here are three tips in how to handle those occasions.