at Safehouse urban center we have a “fulltime” volunteer who is a elderlyguy named Sam. We all call him mr cusper. this past thurs he greeted over 30 nonprofit leaders at SHO who had come for training. During the day, he left to go to the store for a soft drink and right in front of our bldg, he was arrested for jaywalking. Sure, thats the law, and dozens of us do it daily. However, we dont look “homeless”, usually…David Baird tried to get the cop to forgive his crime and let it slide. The officer tho had a king sized attitude and only let dave keep his stuff. sam was arrested! if theres one thing i really hate, its being judged or seeing others judged because of how they look or act. whether its a punk judging a evangelical or a dogmatic religious person judging others it just doesnt smell right.

Atlantas economy has gotten worse and health needs keep increasing. Gradys health system is struggling and people perish for lack of knowledge and care. Less people are going to Grady for their healthcare needs and more people are on the streets. There is a need for a positive “handup” in health services. To that end, The Mission Society has teamed up with Safehouse Outreach by donating a mobile medical clinic to us for increased capacity in providing education and services to those most at-risk. We are taking it to the areas around metro Atl that have community partners, churches and/or corporations who wanna reach out collaboratively. Love in action brings change! this is a great volunteer experiences for medical professionals and those who want to serve up new ways of outreach!

The MMU in action at this summer’s SafeHouse sponsored Convoy of Hope event:

I’m testing the mobile update possibilities for the new blog from my blackberry - we just had a great advisory council meeting - it was synergetic!!

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Had a great golf tournament this week at EastLake Golf Club. Great to be with longtime friends and meeting many new friends. We are the longest running tourney there! We defied the economy and naysayers with a great turnout and support. Thats a SHO core value—-overcoming against the odds! Had great successes this week in changed lives!

Philip Bray