It took volunteers eight months to restore an Ephrata apartment building that had been all but destroyed by fire two years ago, but a local Christian organization says that hard work will be put to good use giving a temporary place to live for homeless families.
The new Homes of Hope facility at 233 East Main Street will be used to temporarily house homeless families with children until they can find permanent residences, said Barry Kreider, Homes of Hope Ephrata chairperson.
âWe have waited a long time for this day,â Kreider said at a dedication ceremony at the new apartment building on Friday afternoon.
Love INCâs Christmas Shared Blessings helps 250 families in need
Love INCâs Christmas Shared Blessings helps 250 families in need By Donna McCollum and Christian Terry | December 16, 2020 at 12:54 PM CST - Updated December 17 at 1:19 AM
NACOGDOCHES, Texas (KTRE) - Christmas Shared Blessings is one mission Love in the Name of Christ in Nacogdoches refused to drop, despite the pandemic.
Throughout the day, 250 mothers, dads, and grandparents in need selected from donated new toys and gifts for their children.
The shopping event at the Nacogdoches County Expo was revamped in several ways. Temperature checks were conducted and shopping times were spread out. This year, because of fallout from COVID-19, Christmas Shared Blessings is helping more families. Fortunately, the community came through.