IHN/Family Promise
We will be hosting February 19-20, a Mom and 3 young children ages 3, 2 and a newborn will be staying with us in Abbey Hall.
We can always use new volunteers in this homeless family ministry.
If you would like to help by making a meal or desert, by driving the new van or spending the night, please contact Mary @pchefmary@hotmail.com or 724.942.2478 or fill in and submit the form at the left.
We will be hosting again in May, July and November.
Please pray for the families in this program!
When I needed a ride you drove me in the big blue van...
When I was tired you gave me a bed to sleep on...
When I was lonely you gave me comfort...
When I was hungry you gave me food..
The IHN program is dedicated to helping homeless families stay intact during times of crisis. The Interfaith Hospitality Network in Washington has:
Approximately 32 area churches that provide families with a warm bed, three meals per day, transportation, compassion and comfort.
In 2009 32 families were hosted. These families were comprised of 99 individuals; 57 were children.
In 2009, 22 families seured permanent houseing, either into their own apartents or transitioned into families homes. That is a 70% success rate.
Last year, St. Benedict the Abbot's IHN hosted 23 indidivudals, 13 of whom were children.
