Homeless issues and possible solutions will be the focus of Home Sweet Home’s next Forging A Better Way meeting, 6-7:30 p.m. Monday at 1st Baptist Church, 2502 E College Ave, Bloomington.
Home Sweet Home Ministries' Matt Burgess reports HSH's steering committee has reached consensus on the need to "restore a sense of dignity, worth, and personal capacity to our charitable systems."
"While we might each differ in our specific areas of interest, these uniting themes keep coming through loud and clear," Burgess said.
At the meeting, HSH will explore formation of "affinity groups" based on recent feedback. Broadly, those groups revolve around the following themes:
* Money/Income related interests (debt reduction/asset building, loan alternatives, fiscal fitness, employment opportunities, etc.)
* Health concerns (including both physical and mental health, as well as issues relating to substance abuse recovery)
* “Neighboring” concerns – how to be a good neighbor within the community
* Collaborative efforts – how to work together to maximize the impact of our attempts to help
Participation is by invitation.