Emmaus Week 4

I have been at Emmaus for a month now already! I can’t believe how fast time is going. I had the same schedule this past week of doing a couple days in the MC, a night of outreach, and a couple office days that involved doing research for the future database website about men involved in prostitution.

Something that stood out to me this past week was that one of the guys who I helped a few weeks ago to get a signed notary for homeless status certification, to get a free state ID card came back to the ministry this past week really excited to show me that he got his new state ID. We sign many homeless status certifications at Emmaus so I didn’t think it was a really big deal at first when I signed it, but when he came back to the ministry excited and joyful because of his new ID that made me happy to be able to help him out.

Wednesday was a pretty busy day in the MC since we serve lunch and dinner that day. I had some really good conversations with some of the guys sharing their stories, and some guys talking about changes they needed to make in their lives. I really love being able to be down in the MC and talk to the guys, and eat dinner with them like a family. I never walk into or out of the MC without receiving hugs or handshakes from the guys.  I am so blessed to have this opportunity at Emmaus, and to walk alongside these men.