Today we celebrate new beginnings, new hopes, new pathways to progress.
Three new women have joined Austin’s Place at C-U at Home and are taking their first steps toward stable and independent lives. These women bring deep scars and resilient hope to this new chapter in their lives. One woman has survived three abusive relationships. Another is eight months sober after struggling with substance abuse since age 15. One woman is working toward regaining custody of her children. Two women have already secured jobs.
With the support and encouragement of case managers and the resources provided by the C-U at Home program, these women will find their ways - discovering new strengths and talents - and growing into their full potential as contributing members of our community.
Please pray for these women as they travel their new pathway to progress.
Each woman receives a Welcome Bin from Champaign First United Methodist Church. Each bin contains a set of sheets, a blanket, a pillow, towels, washcloths, a laundry hamper, and a shower caddy for her to use during her time at Austin’s Place. She will take these items with her when she graduates from the C-U at Home program. The bins also contain a set of color-coded folders for each woman to use as they move through the four phases of their recovery program.
As the original home of Austin’s Place, Champaign First UMC has a long history and deep love for the women served by this ministry. This Welcome Home bins ministry continues your support of the women at Austin’s Place.
Your generous donations make this ministry possible. To support this ministry, you can donate with a check payable to FUMC (210 W Church St, Champaign, IL 61820) or go to our website (www.champaignfumc.org) and click on GIVE. BE SURE TO DESIGNATE YOUR GIFT FOR AUSTIN’S PLACE/WELCOME BINS so it goes into the correct account.