Being involved with The Gathering Place I have seen people working for those less fortunate then themselves and it is just a PHENOMENAL thing to see! The Gathering Place indeed is doing a service for those who are less fortunate, but the bigger picture and the true meaning of having an organization such as The Gathering Place is that these organizations are educating their communities as well as serving them.
According to The Gathering Place's website it states that in 2009 there were 11,061 homeless people in Denver and among the homeless population 41% were women and 26% were children. (http://www.tgpdenver.org/) The homeless population in Denver is alarming in it self, but more so startling is the fact that women and children make part of a huge chunk of that homeless population and that is exactly what The Gathering Place targets, this HUGE problem and needs to be fixed.
tgpdenver.org also states that when homeless it is often a struggle how to spend the little money that a family makes, thus this is the purpose of The Gathering Place. The Gathering Place has a motto and it states, "a refuge for rebuilding lives." Thanks to the tremendous support The Gathering Place receives from the community they not only can provide a refuge for broken lives, but they can educate those in need and indeed rebuild a life that was once broken.
When I toured The Gathering Place I was able to see first hand what exactly the organization was all about. I was very pleased to see that this organization was not only providing handouts and freebies to their community, but a resource one can access and use to get themselves back on their feet. The Gathering Place was by no means an actual homeless shelter like I originally thought it was, but just to give you a better idea of what it truly is here is a list of what The Gathering Place offers....
1. Betsy's Cupboard- a pantry that consists of all donated foods that are distributed in portion for those in need of it.
2. Bridget's Boutique- clothes that are donated that women in need can access for daily life or this service also provides clothes for professional meetings or job interviews, just another way to eliminate stress and make an already struggling life that much easier.
3. Three meals a day- so if one needs to drop in for one meal or three this service provides the food for those who need it, this service as well features a sack lunch is someone is need of a meal and is on the go.
4. Baby Supplies- this gives mom all that she needs for baby so the two of them can live a functional life without having to worry about the price of a youngster.
5. Basic Needs- everything imaginable is provided including showers, a nap room to re-gain energy, as well as laundry service.
6. Extra Needs- Internet and phone services are also provided to give everyone a connection to the outside world and their love ones.
These are just some of the great thing that The Gathering Place offers to it's guests and it is just great to see that even the smallest luxuries are provided.
"The Gathering Place exists to support women and their children experiencing homelessness and poverty by providing a safe daytime refuge and resources for self-sufficiency." This is the mission statement from The Gathering Place and it is as well a great opportunity for the struggling women in Denver. Within The Gathering Place women who is experiencing homelessness, an abusive relationship, or struggling with the financial aspect can seek refuge at The Gathering Place, but as well is an outline as far as what women need to do and gives women the stepping stool to fulfill complete and full happiness. It is certainly refreshing to see an organization provide the resources for women to succeed in even the smallest aspects of life.
All Information found on...http://www.tgpdenver.org/index
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