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Many are looking for jobs within the area, but need a place to rest while looking for jobs. Others are traveling through the area with their families looking for work. Harvest months are the most busiest. The shelter is always full of families or individuals who just need a night or two to rest until they find other more permanent lodging. Our parking always has several families sleeping in their vehicles not wanting to leave what little possessions they might have. The shelter consists of a small garage converted to a three bedroom quest house which sleeps 27 people, a living room, small eating area and a full bath. Meals are prepared in the House of Zion main house kitchen facility. They are then taken out to the shelter area in the dining room facility section. Each person is given two on-site meals daily, consisting of a well balanced nutritional meal. At time of departure the person or family is given two warm blankets, and a food box to last then 10 days. Clothing is also always available to them. It is our desire to help those who find themselves in a hard situation with very little resources available. House of Zion is recognized by the State of Oregon as the only Emergency Shelter between Salem and Portland. Battered Women and Children House of Zion sees the same need that members of the community see. There is great need for help for victims of family violence. How many times have you seen a mother with her children in the emergency room at a local hospital or in the local police station trying to find a solution to the violence in the home. Violence creates victims who in turn create more violence; but his can and must be stopped by early intervention. That is our goal at House of Zion, to stop a problem before it begins in the home. We do this by providing temporary assistance with lodging, food, clothing and blankets, transportation and referrals, pastoral counseling for the individual, and other needs God enables us to fulfill. Many times we have received telephone calls from the local agencies as well as our local government about families experiencing emergency violence situations. Children have called seeking help because they were afraid to return home to the violence. Some were afraid for their own lives while others were afraid for their parents or siblings. Because we are the only shelter in the area we have many young teenagers who come through our home from abused situations. House of Zion feels that it is up to us as part of this community to help these children before they become too bitter. We also have many parents come to us for counseling in connection with their children experiencing drugs, alcohol, gang involvement, and violent behavior. The House of Zion was stated in 1981 as a means in helping people to live more productive lives. As a member of this community, we feel it is important to have an "Open Door" policy. He who is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will reward him for what he has done. Proverbs 19:17.
Five Reasons Why We Should Help 1. Its the right thing to do.
2. You feel good about helping.
3. You make a permanent difference.
4. You improve your community.
5. Your money works hard.
Need List
2 newer 3/4 pickup
trucks for food distribution Please make your tax deductible gifts to:
House of Zion Ministries, Inc. Our Phone Number:
503-981-8042
Emails House of Zion is
a non profit organization Write, call or fax us and tell us how you can be involved.
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