• Living on Minimum Wage

    Living on Minimum Wage

    by Andy Wade -- Could you live on $9 an hour? I often hear that homeless folks just need to "get a job" and yet many of the folks living on the streets and in their cars are working, often more than one job! There's a great new website that goes ...

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    Living on the Edge When Disaster Strikes

    Living on the Edge When Disaster Strikes

    by Andy Wade -- The poor rarely make the news... unless they've "done something wrong". I'm praying for the East Coast of the USA - it's a disaster. Same storm, different countries, it's a true catastrophe! May we not lose sight of all those affected by this storm. May our ...

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    Almost Homeless

    Almost Homeless

    Andy Wade -- This is an important article and, although it focuses on Hudson, the issues are universal and apply here in Hood River/The Gorge as well. "Saddled with a number of issues, least of all the promised job that never materialized, Carey fell more and more behind on her rent. She ...

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    Watch “The Line”!

    Watch The Line!

    Did you watch the new movie about poverty in America when it premiered October 2nd? You still can! It's important to understand that the trip from poor to homeless can happen in an instance. When you're living on the edge it only takes one thing to happen - one unexpected bill, ...

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    New Series on Homelessness

    New Series on Homelessness

    by Andy Wade -- A new series about homelessness and the church is now being posted Wednesdays at Mustard Seed Associates. Although written specifically for a church audience, the tools and information a relevant to all who care for the marginalized and want to help, rather than hurt. Here's a taste: Our ...

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Homeless Persons’ Memorial Service

Homeless Persons’ Memorial Service

Everyone deserves a safe, descent place to live. Please join us in remembering those who have died while living outside …Read the Rest

Living on Minimum Wage

Living on Minimum Wage

by Andy Wade – Could you live on $9 an hour? I often hear that homeless folks just need to …Read the Rest

Living on the Edge When Disaster Strikes

Living on the Edge When Disaster Strikes

by Andy Wade — The poor rarely make the news… unless they’ve “done something wrong”. I’m praying for the East …Read the Rest

Almost Homeless

Almost Homeless

Andy Wade – This is an important article and, although it focuses on Hudson, the issues are universal and apply …Read the Rest

Watch “The Line”!

Watch “The Line”!

Did you watch the new movie about poverty in America when it premiered October 2nd? You still can! It’s important …Read the Rest

New Series on Homelessness

New Series on Homelessness

by Andy Wade – A new series about homelessness and the church is now being posted Wednesdays at Mustard Seed …Read the Rest

Giving Voice to the Voiceless

Giving Voice to the Voiceless

I was introduced to Grant Magazine (Grant High School in Portland, OR) today. All I can say is, “Very Impressed!” …Read the Rest

Red Cross Mass Care Shelter Training

Red Cross Mass Care Shelter Training

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Red Cross Shelter Training

Red Cross Shelter Training

by andy wade — Remember the ice storms of January? Large-scale emergencies require our community to be prepared to respond …Read the Rest

A Face to Reframe

A Face to Reframe

by andy wade, Through my work at Mustard Seed Associates, I recently had the privileged to interview Beth Bruno of …Read the Rest

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