The public is invited to join Community Partners of Hope, Inc. Saturday as it spotlights the efforts of staff and volunteers of the men’s shelter during an “end of season” gathering.
The program is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. with coffee and light refreshments in the parish hall of First Presbyterian Church, according to Dr. Ron Cava, senior minister at the First Baptist Church in Henderson and Community Partners of Hope board member.
The First Presbyterian Church is located at 222 Young St., Henderson. Although the event will be held upstairs from the shelter area, attendees are asked to enter from Young Street.
“No matter what level support you have provided, we hope you will join us (as) we honor our staff and volunteers, provide an update on our services, introduce our board members, kick off the new fundraiser and share prayers for the community and the world,” according to information received at WIZS News.
Currently, the shelter operates from November through March. But if Cava and his colleagues have their way, the 365 Dream Team campaign can help to expand the time that the shelter is open.
“We’re looking for backers to sustain a year-round operation,” Cava said in a telephone interview. Cava alluded to the story of the widow’s mite and said any pledge is acceptable.
“I appreciate the people who have deep pockets,” he said, “but what really makes the world go ‘round…is a dollar at a time.”
Through pledges and contributions, Cava said he hoped that the men’s shelter would be able to operate all year.
See how you can help online at www.cp-hope.org.