Summer outreach at Grace has been critical to people in the city. With many contributors, Grace is able to remain a hub for resources for those experiencing homelessness and instability during the pandemic.
Partnering with Circle the City, people were able to get free COVID-19 testing at Grace. Beginning in October, Circle the City will be at Grace on Monday mornings to offer medical assistance and referrals to those in need.
“Curbside” Grace Room distribution provides people in our community with clothing and hygiene products every Monday morning from 9:00 am until 10:30 am. The Grace Room is in need of men’s shorts in sizes smaller than sizes 32 and 34. If you can, please help provide these most needed sizes by bringing them to Grace! Calling or emailing ahead to schedule a drop-off time window really helps us prepare for receiving your gifts to Grace. Here is the church office contact info: 602-258-3787 or officemanager@graceinthecity.com.
Last month at Grace, Cloud Covered Streets set up at Grace offering haircuts, showers, and laundry facilities. On the last Monday of the month, they brought a food truck friend with them to share chicken, potato salad, beans and treats with everyone!
Cloud Covered Streets is a non-profit organization that has converted a 22-foot cargo trailer into a four room mobile shower and laundry trailer. Their trailer has two separate rooms in front, each equipped with a full size shower stall. The middle room has two stackable washer/dryer units on one side. The other side has a desk with a wireless laptop where people can get assistance with job applications, resume creation, or even contacting loved ones via email. The back end trailer folds down to make a ramp that leads to a wheelchair accessible shower.
Here are a couple of links reporting on Cloud Covered Streets at Grace Lutheran Church: https://www.azfamily.com/video/mobile-unit-helping-the-homeless-in-phoenix/video_b323d075-5e6b-5972-9d7f-335723112865.html
https://www.fox10phoenix.com/video/852922
