HHH Leadership Team Goes on Retreat

Nine members of the HHH leadership team took off to Davidson, NC for two days of planning. The time was both renewing for relationships within the group and quite productive. The team developed an advocacy agenda for 2009 and a solid set of 2009 goals. Look out for a future blog entry to introduce these items (they are awaiting approval from the larger group).

Davidson College Presbyterian Church graciously hosted the group, providing accomodations and meals. A local DJ, who himself was once homeless, donated his time and on Thursday night, the group was treated to their own dance party. A big thanks to Kathy Beach-Verhey, Richie King, Shelly Hoffman, Karen Soos, Rachel Richardson, adn Tyrone for the meals and accomodations.

And thanks to retreat leader "Angelic" Angie Forde and participants "Beautiful" Bobby Gaffney, "Chipper" Charles Ely, "Dynamic" Dawoud Assad, "Joyful" Jerry Gray, "Magnificent" Michael Norton, "Ready" Robert Munn, and "Rolling" Rollon. See below for some great shots:

HHH Adds to the Clean-Up Routine

Twice a week, HHH members go out into the community to remove litter from the streets. In recent weeks, however, HHH members have added another day and area to their clean-up routine: the Urban Ministry Center lockers.

Through a partnership with UNCC architecture, the Urban Ministry Center received a donation of lockers. The lockers are a huge help for individuals living in transition, but the area has become a place that collects trash and various odors!

HHH members took it upon themselves to set a positive example. Every Wednesday, group members clean up and bleach the locker area. Already, the group has seen a difference - both in the cleanliness of the area and the willingness of others to participant in the clean-up.

A big thanks to William Dukes for leading the clean-up effort.