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Addressing Homelessness in our Area

Pilot program rotates to next parking lot

7/11/2018

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Our Rotating Safe Car Park (RSCP) guests are currently parking at Westhope Church next door until August 1st.  Prince of Peace will continue to provide the volunteers and additional services to make this a safe and comfortable stay for all.  We know two months in a row of volunteering has not been easy; especially during a busy vacation season!  Thank you for all your help and support in making it happen! 
 
Our current plan is that after Westhope is done hosting we will be taking a two month break. Then POP and partner volunteers return in October to assist West Valley Community College similarly as we are helping Westhope today.  This an important step for the RSCP because we will be attempting to directly assist homeless college students on a college campus.  Then in November, Westgate Church will host and provide their own volunteers.  Finally, in December, Sacred Heart Church will host and provide their own volunteers. Our role before and during November and December will be to provide leadership and mentorship to both Westgate and Sacred Heart. 
 
Did you know the Winter Faith Collaborative (a homeless advocacy and support group) is recommending to new groups, interested in starting a Safe Car Park, to join the RSCP.  This venture is truly a community effort and that is why we continue to need your help in completing the Westhope hosting activity in July, and then assisting the West Valley College hosting activity in October. If you can assist during the month of July, please sign up with this direct link.
 
Thank you for all your support of POP's new ministry in support of the homeless,
RSCP Leadership Team
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    RSCP Leadership Team

    Karen, Norman, Ulrike, Drew, Pastor Sara 

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    Links and Articles of Interest

    The Obvious Answer to Homelessness
    A Student Documentary on the Saratoga Housing Crisis
    Christian Century article on RSCP
    Mercury News coverage of RSCP
    Homeless in College
    For Californians living in their cars, a church parking lot can briefly be home
    $50 million donation to homeless initiatives

    Step up Silicon Valley

    ​Homeless in Silicon Valley Blog & Resource Page
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    ​SPUR Housing Policy (SF Bay Area Planning and Urban Research Association)

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  • Home
  • About
    • About the Prince of Peace Community
    • Ministries >
      • Sunday Morning Ministries >
        • Hospitality >
          • Coffee Host Instructions
          • Communion
      • Community Outreach >
        • Homeless Ministries
      • Faith and Christian Education
      • ELCA Advocacy
      • Do More Good - PoP + Zion
      • Mission Endowment Fund
    • Staff
  • Connect
    • News >
      • Email Sign-up
      • Share News
    • Small Groups
    • Children
    • Junior High
    • High School
    • Music
    • Photos & Media
  • Quicklinks
    • Prayer/Pastoral Care Request
    • Email Sign-up
    • Breeze Portal Sign In >
      • Breeze How To Videos
    • Prince of Peace Worship & Events Calendar
    • Enroll now for Summer Camp
    • Share an announcement
    • Rotating Safe Car Parking Shelter >
      • RSCP FAQ
    • Meal Ministry Volunteering
    • Retreats & Mission Trips
    • Adopt a Highway
    • Theology Pub Alerts
    • Table Talks
  • Worship
    • Worship Bulletin
    • Online worship services
  • Kids to Camp Fundraiser
  • Visit
    • Worship times
    • Facilities Rental & Weddings >
      • Weddings
      • Hall
    • Community groups
  • DONATE
    • Donate Now
    • Pledge
    • Ways to give
    • No Fee PayPal Charitable
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