It’s a cold November afternoon and we are getting ready to hit the streets of CNY with Love, food, and Medical Care! The planning all starts the night before when we contemplate what the menu will be for our friends. The lunch item that comes to our mind is shepard pie, what is shepard pie?

The original shepherd’s pies were baked in pastry crusts and used leftover roast meat combined with a savory gravy to bring it all together. When the dish made its way from Scotland to Ireland, they skipped the pastry and used their abundance of potatoes instead, creating the modern-day mashed potato topping. Many of our friends on the streets consider us their Pastors and what better lunch to show them we care is by bringing them dignity through this wonderful meal. As JD was assisting our friend Leland he expressed an issue he was having with his foot. The meal opens a door to a conversation that turns into a referral to Dr. Lehmann and Housecalls to the Homeless. The collaboration between our two wonderful organizations is immeasurable.

Our dear friend makes it onto the medical van where Doc and His Student do their specialty, they bring value and compassion through medical relief. Leland’s nails were in bad shape and Doc was able to bring relief by trimming them down and setting up an appointment for a true foot soaking with follow-up treatment. Just think it starts with an idea for a meal that leads to conversation and then turns into medical care! This can happen only because of your continued generosity through your faithful partnership and monthly contributions.  As we approach the year-end please prayerfully consider making a donation to continue this wonderful outreach.

Together we are Building Hope and Changing Lives