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Bible
Verses Related to C.A.R.I.T.A.S.
Therefore I command you to be openhanded toward
your brothers and toward the poor and needy in your land.
- Deuteronomy 15:11
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain
conceit, but in humility consider others to be better than
yourselves.
- Philippians 2:3 How good and pleasant it is when brothers live
together in unity!
- Psalm 133:1 Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so
doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it.
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Volunteer Profile:
C.A.R.I.T.A.S. 2005
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Congregations Around Richmond Involved to Assure
Shelter
C.A.R.I.T.A.S. 2005
April 16 - 29
In 2005 Cool Spring was blessed to meet
the needs of:
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12 Families with
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27 Children, from 12 months old up to age
17
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This was the first year Cool Spring
hosted C.A.R.I.T.A.S. for two consecutive weeks.
This year's C.A.R.I.T.A.S.
provided many opportunities of service and ministry to our guests.
About 325 volunteers worked over 2327 hours in some form of personal
service. 1 guest received Christ as their personal savior during the
week.
Overview:
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C.A.R.I.T.A.S. is a community based organization enabling member
congregations to provide shelter and hospitality to homeless people
in the Richmond metropolitan area. CARITAS is the largest
community shelter program in the Richmond area. Each winter
the Single Adult Program provides approximately 26,000 nights of
shelter to more than 1000 different single men and women. The
average length of stay in CARITAS is 28 days.
- Mission:
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To minister to homeless families and individuals by
providing shelter at Cool Spring Church, meals, structured
activities, prayer, and support for 1 to 2 weeks. Sharing the
love of Jesus Christ is a top priority.
- Volunteer Opportunities:
2005 C.A.R.I.T.A.S. Report
# Guests: 27 #Families served: 12
# Children: 15 (youngest: 12 months, oldest: 17 years)
# CARITAS organization staff: 9
# Expectant moms: 6
# Volunteers: 325
# Volunteer hours: 2326.60
Professions of Faith: 1
Countless hours of prayers for staff, volunteers,
guests in groups and one-to-one.
For two weeks, volunteers provided:
Haircuts, massages, manicures, videos, crafts, daily showers, laundry services,
breakfast, bag lunches, dinner,
all day Saturday activities, clown shows, cookouts, Parish Nurses, personal items,
Rec Center activities, and 20
prepaid phone cards were sent to CARITAS.
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- Spiritual Gifts:
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The Spiritual Gifts involved in C.A.R.I.T.A.S. are
primarily hospitality, mercy, and serving.
However, intercession through prayer is also involved, as
well as administration and leadership to organize and
coordinate the week.
- Go to the Main
C.A.R.I.T.A.S. Page
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