Happy Fall!

Hello Family and Friends,

I hope this update finds you well and enjoying the new season of autumn. This past year has been a challenge for everyone in many ways, but it’s important to take time to pause and reflect. Ginny and I took a week and visited our son and daughter-in-law for a few days in Baltimore where they recently relocated from Los Angeles. After that visit we headed up to Maine for the remainder of the week. We enjoyed the beach and beautiful weather. Best of all, we were able to get plenty of rest!

The 180 Center ministry disciples and graduates enjoyed two summer picnics, and we were privileged to celebrate the water baptism of two men in the program. Our graduates (and us too!) were blessed by Icare Outreach, a ministry out of Bridgeport, CT. Pastor Robert and Jessie Turner taught a ten week class on Faith and Finances. Six of our graduates completed the ten week course! We continue to stay open seven days a week and serve New Haven’s homeless population. Come and visit sometime!

Lastly, we cannot say thank you enough to all the individuals and church teams that have volunteered. We are extremely grateful for your service. To God be all the Glory and may He reward you!

Since Our Last Update God Did This:

• Insulated the ceilings and walls for Phase One (half the building; 3500 square feet
• Framed and sheet rocked about 85% of Phase One
• Started spackling and taping the new walls, plus hanging suspended ceilings
• Cut the rear floor for drainage pipes
• Purchased fixtures: toilets, vanities, faucets, electric hot water heater, water fountain

Needs for Completion of Phase One:

• A drainage box for the parking lot to satisfy a city ordinance
• Finish the remainder of framing, sheetrock, and ceiling
• Finish drainage piping and concrete floor
• Painting walls
• Install a cement handicap ramp
• Purchase and install flooring
• Prayer, Prayer, Prayer

Four Ways You Can Help The 180 Center:

• SHARE: About The 180 Center on social media! We are on Facebook and Twitter. Share our ❤ for those in need! Share about our 18 month program for men!
• PRAY: That God provides the labor and finances to complete the new building in His timing. Your prayers are powerful!
• SERVE: As a skilled laborer with the renovations. Contact us through email.
• GIVE: A donation towards our new building. Give online or by mail. To donate, click here