Silvia S. - Cascade Division Prayers

Good Evening Family,

 

Tonight I would like to share with you about The Salvation Army Veterans & Family Center in Beaverton, Oregon by the leadership of Major Rhonda Lloyd.

 

Here is what she had to say:

 

“The Salvation Army Veterans & Family Center here in Beaverton, Oregon continues to accept homeless Veterans and their families into our program even with the ongoing Corona Virus concerns. Of course, we have suspended groups and limited visitors to accommodate the Governor’s orders, but we still do weekly intakes, serve three meals a day (in a reduced capacity dining room & via to-go meals directly to client/resident rooms) and do our best to connect with our Veterans for Case Management over the phone. We currently have 95 client/residents from newborn to a 92 year old Korean War Vet staying here! There are 14 children from two months to 15 years old who live here and are basically stuck in their rooms. We gave each of them an Easter basket with a lot of craft and activity supplies in an effort to keep them busy during the shutdown. We also have one mom who is pregnant with twins and expected to deliver in the next couple of months. Our kitchen staff have recently agreed to provide an additional 35 meals three times a week to a collaborative community shelter that has opened in our Hillsboro Thrift Store for COVID 19 positive homeless folks or those experiencing possible COVID symptoms. Imagine trying to keep 95-100 people fed & occupied 24/7 with 30% less staff while still encouraging them to apply for jobs, work on life goals and maintain their physical & mental health! Life is a challenge for each of us, but especially our homeless Vets and their families. However, we continue to serve the Lord and those who have served our Country through this uncertain and very frustrating time in our world’s history. And praise God – so far the virus has not penetrated our doors!!”

 

Let’s Pray:

 

Father we love you and are thankful for all the wonderful thinks that you are doing in our Division. We thank you for the leadership of Major Rhonda Lloyd and her staff at the Veterans Center. Thank you that we have a place to shelter so many families during this time. We pray for your protection and provision for each one of their residents and staff, special for the kids that are not able to leave their rooms. Father may you give them your peace and joy. May they find strength and guidance in you. In Jesus name we pray. Amen!