Carl Winn’s Post

When you start working with homeless people, beware of what it will do to your heart. Nothing that was important 2 months ago feels important anymore. My wants and needs and desires have changed. We have found that a lot of people have this same heart, and a lot of them do not. We had our video for tent city go viral, currently at 184k views. The comment section is vial. Not every comment, but man. It is pretty bad. When I stumbled across God's Mission Ministry on facebook, I thought, well I have extras this week from the market, we can just donate them there. Now, we make stuff specifically for them. Every Sunday. We don't just show up and feed them, we stay and get to know them. Our video is helping the mission so much that we have had 3 more missions reach out in hopes that we can do the same for them. We need a food trailer! We have no problem going out and inserting ourself amongst them, but we don't want to just take baked goods. We want to help make more possible. Our goal as two recovering addicts in this now, is to get these people the help they need and not just feed them. To get that help, you have to know what help they need. Sometimes, it is just someone to sit next to them and tell they are seen and loved. Put that spark back in their eyes. I don't know why I am posting this here. Maybe in hopes some stranger sees this and thinks, "hey, this girl has gumption. Maybe I can help her out". I honestly don't know. All I know is that when you leave tent city, you never truly leave it again after that first time. These people stick with you in your everyday struggles. The once important things are no longer important. It could be any one of us out there at anytime. Here is the video link for anyone who wants to see the vial things being said about these amazing HUMAN BEINGS. Not every one of them is an addict. Some just have had it harder than the rest of us. https://lnkd.in/g6SCzTfy

Things Can Be Tough Sometimes, but…You are not alone. Life's challenges can seem overwhelming, confusing, or even downright scary. Whether you are dealing with financial hardship, homelessness, hunger, emotional distress, or something else, The Salvation Army is here to offer support and help no matter where life takes you. You are not alone. With nearly 7,000 service centers nationwide, The Salvation Army assists over 23 million people every year. Our comprehensive programs rebuild shattered communities, restore broken families, and renew hurting people, one heart at a time. Our ministry of unconditional love and acceptance provides hope and healing by meeting every person right where they are. This is something we have been doing for nearly 165 years. You are not alone. If you or someone you know is going through a difficult time, don't hesitate to seek help from The Salvation Army. Our ministry is dedicated to guiding you toward a bright and more secure future. We believe that God never intended any of us to face our struggles alone. The truth is that we help people experience the love of God every day and we want to share that love with you today. You are never alone. Follow the link below if you need help. https://loom.ly/T-V5J7Q

BreakFearFindFreedom Episode Drop! Do you think you know homelessness?  Think again. Our new episode with Showers of Blessings will blow your mind.  It's more than just a shower, people. It's a lifeline. Check it out. 🤯 https://lnkd.in/g5SSNXJK #socialwork #communityservice #homelessness #socialimpact #nonprofit #humanity

💯 We just wrapped up an exciting meeting about the Luke 17:5 Project, and let me tell you, the energy is contagious! The inmates are really getting into this initiative; they're not just participating but actively spreading the word to their fellow cellmates and families! The best part? We're already connecting with family members to share the Gospel, creating an incredible ripple effect! 💯 We're thrilled to announce that we're going public with this project, inviting everyone to join us in leading others to the Lord. Check out the website link to dive deeper into this amazing opportunity. We’ve made it super simple to get involved and be a part of something truly transformative! **Short example about the blog on The Luke 15:7 Project:** Did you know that according to a 2020 Pew Research Center study, around 64% of Americans identify as Christian? While that may seem significant, it represents a sharp drop from 90% fifty years ago. The same study warns that the Christian majority in the U.S. could fade away by 2070. Consider these eye-opening statistics: - 47% of Christian millennials believe sharing their faith with others is wrong (Barna Group). - 66% of Christians don’t know how to share their faith in Jesus (Christian Post). - A staggering 95% of weekly churchgoers have never led someone to Christ (Barna Group). - 81% have never shared their faith with anyone! - Even more surprising, 81% haven’t participated in evangelism efforts (Barna Group). Website Link: https://buff.ly/3PpAPWU #signupnow #christianquotes #jesus #christian #truth #bibleverse #gospel #walkwithgod #freedom #christ #ButteCounty #News #Inmates #Helpme #Oroville #chico #cajailoutreach #inspiration #family #Volunteer #CommunitySupport #TransformLives #JailOutreach #FaithInAction #Community #FaithandFamily #CompassionMatters

💯 We just wrapped up an exciting meeting about the Luke 17:5 Project, and let me tell you, the energy is contagious! The inmates are really getting into this initiative; they're not just participating but actively spreading the word to their fellow cellmates and families! The best part? We're already connecting with family members to share the Gospel, creating an incredible ripple effect! 💯 We're thrilled to announce that we're going public with this project, inviting everyone to join us in leading others to the Lord. Check out the website link to dive deeper into this amazing opportunity. We’ve made it super simple to get involved and be a part of something truly transformative! **Short example about the blog on The Luke 15:7 Project:** Did you know that according to a 2020 Pew Research Center study, around 64% of Americans identify as Christian? While that may seem significant, it represents a sharp drop from 90% fifty years ago. The same study warns that the Christian majority in the U.S. could fade away by 2070. Consider these eye-opening statistics: - 47% of Christian millennials believe sharing their faith with others is wrong (Barna Group). - 66% of Christians don’t know how to share their faith in Jesus (Christian Post). - A staggering 95% of weekly churchgoers have never led someone to Christ (Barna Group). - 81% have never shared their faith with anyone! - Even more surprising, 81% haven’t participated in evangelism efforts (Barna Group). Website Link: https://buff.ly/3PpAPWU #signupnow #christianquotes #jesus #christian #truth #bibleverse #gospel #walkwithgod #freedom #christ #ButteCounty #News #Inmates #Helpme #Oroville #chico #cajailoutreach #inspiration #family #Volunteer #CommunitySupport #TransformLives #JailOutreach #FaithInAction #Community #FaithandFamily #CompassionMatters

The Gospel is a declaration that the chaos of the Kingdom of Darkness will not have the final word. Watch the full video: https://vist.ly/3mta9jq #churchmarketing #nonprofitmarketing #christiannonprofit #churchcommunications #storiesmobilize #endstorypoverty

Discover faith-based healing resources for domestic violence survivors, including books and support groups. Learn how to access support. #healing #healingjourney #spiritualhealing #faith #healingthroughfaith #interfaith #domesticviolence #domesticabuse

Heal family bonds & combat division with spiritual strategies. Strengthen relationships & restore unity with faith-based tips! #FamilyUnity #SpiritualGrowth #FaithBasedLiving #StrongerTogether #HealingRelationships #FamilyMatters #RestoringUnity #Abundant

Tis the season! People often ask me how they can get involved with our community. They want to give back, however they are not sure how to go about it. There are 6,300 registered charities in Nevada. The first step is to determine what is on your heart. Children? Animals? Education, healthcare, seniors? Next, decide how you would like to contribute. The three most common strategies are financial support (writing checks), sitting on a Board of Directors (donating your talents) or volunteering. If you don’t have the financial resources to be a donor, do not fear! Volunteering is not only fulfilling, but also highly valued by charity organizations. Volunteers are the true heroes. Today we review Olive Crest. Olive Crest - Olive Crest is dedicated to preventing child abuse by strengthening, equipping, and restoring children and families in crisis…one life at a time. This is a faith based organization focused on foster children and their families. Never forget Luke 12:48, “To whom much is given…much is required.” https://lnkd.in/gGNZvGpD

Here are some of the numbers from building houses for the Ruiz, Morales, and Barazza families: ✅ Number of volunteers: 32, from age 8 to 65, with 2 first timers ✅ Days of building: 3 ✅ Number of houses built: 3 ✅ Number of children that will no longer be sleeping on dirt floors: 7 ✅ Number of previous home build and/or scholarship recipients who volunteered to help with this build: 2 high schoolers View the high level summary Reel here: https://lnkd.in/g5KFiriP If you donated a dollar, if you said a prayer, then you were a part of giving these 7 children a 17% greater chance of living, and up to a 93% cognitive increase from going from sleeping on dirt to concrete. Follow Baja Missions on Instagram, Facebook, or email info@bajamissions.org to find out how you can get more babies off of dirt floors so they can live, and an education so they can impact their community for generations.