Homeless

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January 4, 2008

We are currently feeding 100 meals a day at the shelter. Plowshares is not fulfilling this need as it does not fit into their schedule. I am personally doing this 3 days a week and switch off day and night....night time is the most as check in time at shelter is 5p.m. lunch time people come from all over to be fed as the word gets out on the streets there is hot food available.....yesterday for example 60 people showed up and I ran out of food. I usually make 8 to 10 gallons of soup,stews and chile. Carbohydrates with fresh herbs, garlic and cayenne to keep folks warm from the inside out. I am currently using my own money and donations from various folks Dr. Hany Assad my employer has helped me as well as others who know what I am doing. now the shelter may be facing closure and that means going mobile as I can not stand to see people go hungry let alone homeless. Older folks, families and those who are financialy unable to make it towards the end of month. The need is great but with one soup pot I can make a diffrence and so can anyone who chooses to do so. The pictures are'nt the greatest but you get the idea.

Terry McCartney does this 5 days a week...she and I go way back and we are working hard to fill the food gaps. Anyone wanting to volunteer please contact me....the thank yous warm your soul..... of course we need financial help as well...Tax deductible and the money buys the ingredients what does'nt get donated.

Let us celebrate this life of beauty and love, forget not that even though we suffer, others suffer more. take time to gaze upward to a night of trembling stars and even though lifes journey is not always smooth you are of something greater and more wonderful...Let this fresh New Year be filled with love and light and may you realize your dreams closest to your heart.

Pollylynn
pollyyama@yahoo.com

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November 03, 2008

Home 4 Less art installation Detroit looking for artists!

Looking for Homeless Artists

Artists of all ages for art project which will be installed in WSU student hallway gallery and possibly another area art gallery. Artists will have opportunity to sell their work, via the art show, eBay, and etsy. Artists will attend at least one art opening featuring their work. Artists will work on their art in a warm safe environment for 6 to 8 hours, one day a week for 6 weeks, Artist will be served one meal, receive clean clothes, art supplies and other possible perks as they come in through donations.
The theme of this art project is Shelter, Home, Community Spaces, Green Economy, and Self; expressed through drawings, paintings, sculpture, collage, poetry, mixed mediums.

This project is open to all age artists who are homeless, living in a shelter or squat, or living in a treatment program. Open to All skill levels beginner to master levels. All the artist needs is a commitment to the project and a desire to create. This art project is being sponsored in part by Spirit of Hope Food Pantry, United Peace Relief Detroit, and WUS student gallery.

To be involved in this project as an artist or sponsor please contact:

Thank you,

Kate
amourcuisine@yahoo.com
313.598.3720
Or sign-up at Spirit of Hope soup kitchen on Saturdays 12noon to 1:30pm

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