John and Marge married a few years ago. They were doing O.K., but then they both lost their jobs within a few weeks of each other.
Unable to find work, their money ran out and they had to leave their apartment. For weeks they slept in their car. One night they nearly froze.
"We had nowhere to go. I was scared," said Marge. "I didn't know what was going to happen to us. And it was so cold in the car."Someone told them of the Washington City Mission. They stayed here until they found work and got back on their feet.
When the next cold night comes along and you hear the wind howling outside and see snow covering the cars, please think of people like John and Marge who are safe here at the Washington City Mission.
They are grateful, as are many more.
Our costs to provide heat and hot water for each person works out to $2.25 each day. That isn't much money, but it adds up when you have up to 100 people staying here on a cold night.
If you would like to send a gift we will use it to continue this work of mercy that goes on throughout the year. Everyday someone new walks through our door, driven by hardship of some kind. I'm grateful that good friends like you allow us to care for people in times of need.
Please send a gift if you can. We need you. Thank you!
Dean Gartland
President
