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Shining Light

Shining Light (2nd quarter 2008-pdf document)

The purpose of this newsletter is to share our goals and vision for HHCS with our volunteers and supporters. Each of you has made a difference in the lives of the guests at HHCS. Thank you for your support!

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Ribbon Cutting Event and Celebration
for the New Transitional Living Apartment Building

August 15, 2008
10 am
1603 North 21st Street
Superior, WI

A Ribbon Cutting Event and Celebration is planned for August 15, 2008 at 10 am located at 1603 North 21st Street, Superior, Wisconsin. A reception will follow at Faith United Methodist Church, 1531 Hughitt Avenue, Superior. All donors and community members are invited to attend.

NEWS

WE DID IT!

$165,000 Matching Grant Awarded to Harbor House Crisis Shelters

The DeAtley Family Foundation has granted Harbor House Crisis Shelters, a ministry of Faith United Methodist Church, a matching grant of $165,000. The funds have been used to purchase an apartment building for transitional living. The center is for homeless women and families to move from homelessness to permanent housing.

A Ribbon Cutting Event and Celebration is planned for August 15, 2008 at 10 am located at 1603 North 21st Street, Superior, Wisconsin. A reception will follow at Faith United Methodist Church, 1531 Hughitt Avenue, Superior. All donors and community members are invited to attend.

HHCS has received some significant financial donations throughout the campaign from: The General Board of Global Ministries of the United Methodist Church; United Way of Superior-Douglas County; St. Mary's Duluth Clinic Foundation; Sam's Club; and Anderson Lubricants, Inc.; WHEDA; The Wisconsin United Methodist Foundation; Precious Blood Fathers; The Superior Rotary Club; and many community members.

Rev. Barb Certa-Werner, Executive Director, said, "All the planning, working and striving for a goal has come together for a triumphant for our community. We have gained the ability to provide more services to those in greatest need, homeless families. What a great beginning for this project!"

If you would like more information or have questions, please contact Rev. Barbara Certa-Werner, Executive Director at revbarb@harborhousecs.org or 715-394-9608.

Again, thanks and God bless!!


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You made a difference...

  • HHCS has provided shelter for 123 guests in 2008, which includes program expenses for utilities, laundry, food, supplies, and phone/internet.
  • HHCS has provided over $200 in bus passes and/or gas vouchers in 2008.
  • HHCS has provided over 500 hours of case work for women and families.
  • HHCS has provided over 275 hours of crisis intervention and emergency referrals for women and families.

Thank you for your support and making a difference!!!

Contact Information

Harbor House Crisis Shelters logoIf you are homeless or are a service provider and need to make a referral, please contact HHCS at:

Harbor House Crisis Shelters
1531 Hughitt Avenue ( Map )
Superior, WI 54880-2855
Phone: 715-394-9608 or 715-392-4157
Email: info@harborhousecs.org

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