This week God brought us…”Chris”, who called from a local cremation/funeral business. We often receive calls from people in the community looking for help in covering these costs for a loved one, especially when the passing was unexpected and household incomes are already insufficient. One of the Corporal Works of Mercy in our Church is to Bury the Dead. This is a clear recognition of the dignity of each person, each body made in the image and likeness of a loving God. That s

This week God brought us…”Nestor”, who said a police officer pointed him to us in search of a bus ticket. He comes from a town a few hours away and says he’s been on the streets for a few days after coming to Spokane with friends “who took off and left me.” This is a scenario we hear occasionally and it always sounds less than fully truthful. Nestor was friendly and articulate and answered our questions easily. Any time we’re considering putting a client on a bus out of town

This week God brought us… Isabella and the youth group from the parishes of St. Gall and St. Boniface in Colton and Uniontown. Isabella brought the dozen or so teenagers she ministers to up to Spokane for a visit to the House of Charity. While in our facility, they were able to serve lunch to our patrons and take a quick tour. They heard from shelter staff about what a typical day looks like and about the philosophy that guides our work. We shared the history of the program,