Former Homeless Mom Making a Difference

Vision House | Jacob's Well Newsletter

May 2011

Former homeless mom: 'That can't be anyone else's reality'

KOMO Features Ellen's Story

Vision House volunteer speaks to KOMO TV

"My kids and I are helping build the Jacob's Well complex for homeless mothers and children because we were once on the street and living in our car. I'm determined to do all that I can so homelessness doesn't become someone else's reality." Watch the 2 minute video.

Jacob's Well Topping Out Celebration

Tour the new Jacob's Well Expansion in Shoreline

Sunday, May 22 | 12:30 PM to 2PM

We are celebrating the amazing accomplishment of nearly 500 volunteers from 30 different churches who donated nearly 8,000 hours to frame the Vision House Jacob's Well complex for homeless moms and kids. A complimentary lunch will be served. We will have tours and markers for you to write words of inspiration and encouragement on the studs before the drywall is put into place. Please join us for this special time. Directions to the site.

Download the flyer to share with others.

Watch the Build Jacob's Well Blog for the latest information and important updates.

Vision House Volunteer wins King 5's New Day Northwest "Supermom" Contest

Nominated by her son Cole, Vision House supporters voted

For every muffin munched, every lavish lunch, every cup of coffee chugged and every hand-delivered treat to the volunteers on the Jacob's Well

Marla wins King 5 "Supermom" Contest

construction site, we have Marla Whitmer to thank. Marla and her crew of over 50 hospitality volunteers have provided lunch, snacks, drinks and coffee to nearly 500 volunteers working on a project in Shoreline to bring safe housing and services to homeless single mothers and their children. Marla's son, Cole nominated her for this honor and Vision House supporters voted to make it all possible. Marla won a well-deserved day at the spa and Vision House received a $500 gift for the Jacob's Well project. Watch the video.

Can't build but want to donate?

You can make a contribution and designate it toward the Jacob's Well building project. Right now, we are raising money for the roofing material, plumbing and HVAC.

NoHomelessKids Benefit Lunch

Wednesday, May 18th from noon - 1 PM

Join our emcee, Tony Ventrella, local TV personality and Seahawks.com Digital Media Host for our annual NoHomelessKids lunch.

- Wed., May 18th 11:30 check-in; 12 - 1 Program
- Bellevue Hilton
- Free! RSVPs required. Guests will be invited to make a donation to help homeless children.

You can help make this event a success by:
- encouraging your company to be a sponsor.
- becoming a table captain and filling a table of 10.
- joining the event committee and helping plan and host the luncheon.

Contact Mary Burton at maryb@vision-house.org or 425-228-6356.

If you are new to Vision House and/or want to learn more about our Jacob's Well expansion project, we encourage you to come for a tour of our Renton campus. We would love the opportunity to show you around!

God Bless,

Susan & John Camerer, Co-Founders

Executive Director &

Director of Operations

Vision House

P.O. Box 2951

Renton, WA 98056

Phone: 425-228-6356

Email: info@vision-house.org

Website: www.NoHomelessKids.org

Vision House is a Christian social service agency providing transitional housing and support services to help homeless families restore their lives.

* Occasionally models and name changes are used to protect the identity of Vision House families

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