Washington Street Mission

On behalf of our Staff and Board of Directors we wish you all a Merry Christmas and joyous Holiday Season.

This time of year we have many people inquiring about our most urgent needs. You can find a full list of our needs, along with a link to our Amazon wishlist at our website: https://lnkd.in/g275vvfX

We're kicking off our Day of Giving with Sports Radio 1450! You can make your pledge or gift today! Visit https://lnkd.in/g9n2wiKQ or call in at: (217) 544-9011 or (217) 416-2904.

On behalf of our employees and volunteers, we wish you all a Safe, Blessed, and Happy Thanksgiving!

A great big Thank You to the Springfield Christian Preschool class at West Side Christian Church who collected 1,318 food items for the Mission as part of a fun classroom competition this week! What an incredible group of preschoolers!

Thank you to Mel-O-Cream Donuts International, Inc. (Springfield Stores) and Crave Cookies Springfield for their donations to the Mission today! As we head towards Thanksgiving, today we want to thank all of our local restaurants, caterers, churches, and community groups who donate food or meals to the mission throughout the year. From cases of fruits, to the coffee from BUNN, and the dozens-upon-dozens-upon-dozens of donuts we receive each month from Mel-O-Cream Donuts, we are deeply appreciative!

Do you have the heart of a teacher? The Mission is looking for volunteers to assist with life skills classes. Classes take place on Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m. The classes rotate on a 12-week schedule so teaching a single class could mean a commitment as little as 1 hour a quarter. Send us an email at volunteer@washingtonstreetmission.org for more information. Classes include: 1.     Self Care – Personal Hygiene / Appearance 2.     Time management, promptness, commitment, dedication 3.     Conversation/Listening Skills 4.     Anger Management 5.     Setting Goals/Creating Action Plans, Coping with Change, Strategies for Staying Motivated 6.     Conflict Resolution, Respect and Empathy 7.     Successful Budgeting, Financial Management, Saving 8.     Addiction Management/Preventing Relapse/Harm Reduction 9.     Literacy, GED Preparation / Math / Writing, Teamwork 10.  Tenancy Rights / Being a Good Tenant, Cleaning, Home Maintenance 11.  Cooking/Nutrition 12.  Wellness, Disease, Disability Management, Maintaining Good Mental Health

Due to a change in schedule, the Mission is need of extra VOLUNTEERS to help serve our Thanksgiving Meal this Saturday, November 16, from 11:00a.m. - 1:30pm. Please contact Pastor Steve at steve.ohl@washingtonstreetmission.org for more information.

Now through November 28th, Zelle Title Services, Frederick Weber, 217 Mortgage, and Your Home Team at The Real Estate Group are hosting a donation drive for the Mission. You can drop off items at any of their three office locations during business hours. 3159 Pleasant Run ste. B, Springfield, IL 3223 Meadowbrook Rd #C, Springfield, IL 3701 Wabash Ave – Annex Building, Springfield IL A list of items needed can be found here: https://lnkd.in/gPYphbnm. Thank you to these area businesses for coming together to help support our community!

Today we honor all who bravely served to protect our nation. Thank you for your sacrifices and the sacrifices of their families. While Veteran Homelessness has dropped 50% over the past 14 years, 33,000 veterans are experiencing homelessness today. Nearly 14,000 of these veterans are unsheltered. As a society, we must do better. As a community, we must do better. Support your local services working together to help solve the challenges of veteran homelessness.