Tom Burnham’s Letter to the Editor
Our Community Relations Officer Tom Burnham wrote this Letter to the Editor of STL Today:
Our Community Relations Officer Tom Burnham wrote this Letter to the Editor of STL Today:
Bill McClellan – our featured speaker at our “Deal Me In” fundraiser – is continuing to shower PPCS with public support. He wrote this thoughtful newspaper column on men who are homeless in which he highlights the services of PPCS. Please take a few minutes to read and share this reflection with friends and colleagues if you are so moved. Bill has for many decades been a friend to PPCS, Tom Burnham, and the men we serve. We are so fortunate to have his support.
Please take a moment to check out this great St. Louis Review article about our Labre Center’s cooking class.
https://www.archstl.org/labre-center-cooking-club-helps-with-life-skills-7031
A huge thank you to MERS Missouri Goodwill Industries for supporting our unhoused neighbors with donated vouchers. This giveaway is above and beyond the already incredibly generous support and outreach that MERS Goodwill takes part in.
We cannot thank you enough for your commitment to Peter & Paul Community Services. Your time and talents throughout the years have made us who we are, and for some of our programs, you have been the driving force that enables us to serve thousands of community members each year. We are grateful for the patience you’ve given us as we navigate through these uncertain times.
>> At this time, in-person volunteering is still suspended. Should you be so inclined, here are some wonderful ways to safely serve our clients and patrons.
– Search Peter & Paul Community Services to benefit us.
Our cost varies depending on details, but here are some estimations…
– 1 meal for 1 person (meals/shelter) = $5
– 1 dinner for our entire Shelter, currently = $150
– 1 dinner for our entire Meals program, currently = $500
For details or questions on this plan, moving forward, please contact Kati Hoffman: kbhoffman@ppcsinc.org or (417) 693-7304 (text is best)
Thank you for your support of PPCS and our programs and services during this time.
We cannot thank you enough for your commitment to Peter & Paul Community Services. Your time and talents throughout the years have made us who we are, and for some of our programs, you have been the driving force that enables us to serve thousands of community members each year. We are grateful for the patience you’ve given us as we navigate through these uncertain times.
>> At this time, in-person volunteering is still suspended. Should you be so inclined, here are some wonderful ways to safely serve our clients and patrons.
For details or questions on this plan, moving forward, please contact Kati Hoffman: kbhoffman@ppcsinc.org or (417) 693-7304 (text is best)
We’ve been reminded over the past couple of months that an international pandemic tends to put a number of things in perspective: What are our priorities? What are our values? How can we make the best of each day with what we have? COVID19 helped to reinforce what we have always believed: Our clients are our priority. We value the health and safety of our staff and volunteers. We will leverage the experience and expertise of our PPCS staff to light our path.
As we began preparing for COVID19 in February, we put in place several protocols that are still in operation today, including strict sanitation and hand washing procedures for both clients and staff. Since then, as we’ve gotten more guidance from the CDC and Surgeon General, we have updated our COVID19-related policies, and extended the order for clients to shelter in place.
Thank you for your support of PPCS and our programs and services during this time.
Over the past few weeks, we have all experienced some fear and uncertainty. We are asking what the future will bring and how we can handle this current health crisis.
For many of us those questions have risen from the global concerns of COVID-19, but for the homeless neighbors we serve, these were already daily worries.
Amid the concerns of COVID-19, Peter & Paul Community Services is continuing to make the health and safety of our residents, staff, and community our top priority. Thankfully, so far none of our residents are showing symptoms. As we care for men and women that are homeless, we have instituted several proactive measures in adherence with the CDC and Department of Health guidelines.
Since the men and women we serve are some of the most vulnerable to the spread of this potentially deadly virus, we need your help.
Due to the extra safety measures, we are currently facing $10,000 in additional weekly expenses. Now more than ever, we recognize that hope and the support of our community is truly the only way that we can “solve homelessness together.”
Your gift, no matter the amount, will help care for our clients’ needs, supply added meals, provide cleaning supplies, and cover all the extended staff hours.
Please consider giving to our neighbors without homes from the comfort of yours.
Please continue to follow us on social media for future updates.
Thank you!
Steve Campbell,
Chief Executive Officer