Cardboard City with a Twist
Contributed by Ginger Bear
Join Family Promise Mat-Su at HOPE House, 2700 East Broadview Ave, Wasilla, AK, on Saturday, June 29, from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM for an impactful event showcasing how we support families experiencing homelessness.
This year's event will utilize both the interior and exterior of Hope House to demonstrate our comprehensive approach to assisting the homeless. Upon arrival, each guest will receive a card detailing a specific homeless scenario—whether it be a single parent with children, a pregnant mother, or a single adult. Attendees will navigate through various rooms, each tailored to provide guidance and services as if visiting actual aid agencies.
We invite our partnering agencies to set up tables inside our facility, representing your organization as one of the stops in our scenario-based tour. You will have the opportunity to interact with participants, explaining your services and how you can assist them. Tables can be manned in two-hour blocks or throughout the entire event duration.
Volunteers from congregations can also participate by manning a table to discuss how their groups contribute through meal provision and hosting services.
For those interested in representing their agency or volunteering at the event, please contact Ginger at 907-357-6160 ext. 4.
This event is a vital part of our mission at Family Promise Mat-Su to engage the community and enhance our network of volunteers and community partners in meeting the needs of our homeless population.
Ginger Bear Executive Director,
Family Promise Mat-Su