That stack of hoodies you don’t wear. Those great tennis shoes that don’t quite fit. A couple of backpacks you won’t use…..We can take those off your hands!!! We have exciting news for those of you who have been cleaning out your closets: we are beginning to take select donations on a limited schedule at…
By Carrie Arnold I’ve had aspirations to be many different things in my life, but never did being a “laundry lady” present itself as an enticing option until Covid 19 came upon the scene. I am here to tell you what a profound impact that embracing the role of laundry lady for the Spring Lake…
The guests, staff and volunteers of St. John’s are no strangers to change, especially since the onset of the COVID-19 crisis. Many of you know by now how St. John’s moved to expand our services and stay at the forefront of our community response to homelessness during this unprecedented time. Over the past week and…
By Becky Larson, St. John’s Support Staff What is an adventure? I’ve usually placed the thought of some type of excitement when thinking about adventure. According to the Merriam-Webster on-line dictionary there are 3 definitions. I’m choosing to recognize the following definitions, only for the purpose of my story: Adventure: a. an undertaking usually involving…
