Good Preaching, Amen!
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "2fine4u" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> The American Legion, Department of NJ, opened Veterans Haven, in
> Cumberland County, back in 1994. I was Unit Auxiliary President,
from
> 94-96. We had them into our Post for a Thanksgiving meal. They
were
> mostly men, but there were 3 females. I'll just say this. One
Lady,
> returned from a tour of duty with the US Navy, to find her family
> gone, (moved) and left no forwarding address. Finding Veterans
Haven
> through the VA, was a lifesaver for her. They started with 22 cots
> and that was it.
>
> Donations poured in from all 21 Counties and all 225 posts,
thoughout
> New Jersey. They were able to buy chests of drawers, mattresses,
> linen, etc. In the subsequent years, 2 vans have been purchased air
> conditioners and a complete kitchen. They are located on the
grounds
> of Ancora and those veterans with pyschiatric and alcohol problems
are
> housed within the hospital there.
>
> Veterans Haven, became one of the Legion and Auxiliary's pet
projects,
> through our Veterans Administration and Rehabilitation program;
VA&R,
> for short. Through our year-round funds at the State level, we're
> able to keep this vital shelter, open and a safe haven, while they
> rehabilitate. All veterans have a shared experience of having
served
> their country in time of war and peace. I can't help but bawl like
a
> baby at some of the stories they tell.
>
> Our job is to let them know they are not forgotten and we're here to
> help give them a hand up, instead of a hand out! It's the least we
> can do for our brothers and sisters, in arms. If you're still free,
> THANK a Veteran! Thease are the only reasons, I was interested in
the
> JSRM, because 1 in 5 homeless is a Veteran, mostly lost and turned
> out! No, I DON'T think that Asbury Park, should be a dumping ground
> for ANYTHING! I'm just saying that my argument is valid and I want
to
> be respected for that, is all! I see them and say "There, but for
the
> Grace of God, go I"!
>
> Don't think I'm not feeling what you're saying. I agree, mostly,
but
> Jesus said, "If you do for the least of MY brethren, you do it for
ME!
> What if Jesus came to your door and you turned HIM away? All I'm
> saying is allow the mission to operate and any infringements, should
> be taken seriously, as in shutting it down! If you can have The
> Center for Aids in AP, why not the mission, for Alcoholics and drug
> offenders?
>
> --- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "Kevin Brown" <jerseykev@> wrote:
> >
> > NJN had a report tonight on this homelsss problem.
> >
> > I like what the man in the report said.
> >
> > The words "veteran" and "homeless" should never be together in
the same
> > sentence.
> >
> > And all the smoke I saw earlier left them out.
> >
> > KB
> >
>
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