Ministry Advocating with Homeless Persons

The next item collection is on June 17 from 10am-1pm!

Summer clothing items including tops and t-shirts, shorts, socks and new underwear in packages. Also hygiene items such as toothpaste, brushes and similar.

John Knox Presbyterian Church

25200 Lorain Rd.
North Olmsted, OH 44070

Pioneer Memorial
Presbyterian Church

35100 Solon Rd.
Solon, OH 44139

MAHP is a Network that meets by ZOOM and is open to people of all ages, talents, backgrounds and abilities in the Presbytery. We especially need the voices of folks who know about the needs and resources in Lorain, Medina and Lake Counties. We meet at 10:30 a.m. on the second Wednesday of the month. Add your name to our mailing list by contacting Josh Daum.

The Ministry Advocating for Homeless Persons provides information to local congregations on Homelessness issues including local resources, one-time events, causes and effects, and effective ways to provide hospitality.

Members of this Network will:

Facilitate and support congregational connections that promote partnership and cooperative ministries.
Conduct on-site visits to encourage cooperation between churches and service providers.
Provide relevant information on current services for homeless people and how to access them.
Work with the Hunger Action Network, Racism Action Network, Self-Development of People, and yet-to-be formed networks in recognition of the intersectionality of these ministries. If you would like to get involved, you can contact the committee at mahp@preswesres.org.

LEARN:

Request a speaker for your event. NEOCH's Street Voices speakers bureau shares stories of struggle, survival, and hope. With each unique tale, they introduce our community to the real face of homelessness and to inspire people of different ages and backgrounds to serve and get involved in their communities. Churches, schools, libraries, and other organizations can request a speaker here.

Resources from the Network

See below for quick resources from the Network, or visit the Resource Center for more.

Updates from the Network

Pastor charged in Western Ohio county for having a shelter: NIMBY

HUD Annual Homelessness Assessment Report

YIMBY

Check out these two videos from the YIMBY (Yes! In My Backyard!) event, including a presentation from Maria Smith, Legal Aid attorney that specializes in reentry and preventing homelessness for diverse people including those returning from incarceration and Chris Knestrick, Executive Director of the Northeast Ohio Coalition for the Homeless.