Emmaus House Asks You to Dig Deep

Dear Friends, 

Since kicking off our year end campaign in November, I have been trying to find assistance for one of our most dedicated and beloved neighbors, the May Helen Johnson family, who were burned out of their home on November 15^th.  In the busy work (which continues) of looking for short and long-term solutions for 9 people who had no home insurance, I have become ever more mindful of how suddenly a position of relative stability and frugality can turn into a major, life-altering disaster.

I’m sending this little note to our faithful donors because Emmaus House is also in difficult situation. The demands on our services this year have been overwhelming and the donations which support our work have decreased. As of the end of November, our expenses are under budget but we are now $175,000 below our target income if we are to end the year in the black.

For those of you who have given so generously, even sacrificially to Emmaus House this year, we are deeply grateful.  For those who have not yet given an end of year gift, or who might be able to contribute an additional amount, we would be deeply grateful for your help.

One of my favorite prayers asks of God, “amidst the changes and chances of this life, may we rest in your eternal changelessness.”   Thank you for helping putting anxious hearts to rest.

Yours faithfully,

The Rev. E. Claiborne Jones