A ministry of the Visalia Rescue Mission
Supporting the women and children of the Visalia Rescue Mission...
A worthy and worthwhile cause

2007-2008 OFFICERS

Jeannie DeGroot - chair
Linda LaFleur - vice-chair
Wendy Little - recording secretary
Judy Simpson - treasurer

OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE

1000 Women of Hope
Activity: Finding 1000 women (or groups of women) who will help support the Shelter of Hope financially by contributing $100/year for at least the next 3 years.

Beautification
Activity: Providing "Days of Beauty" for women to learn not only about enhancing their outward beauty, but also to learn how they are beautiful in the sight of the Lord. Days may include haircuts, facials, manicures, pedicures, and in the future, wardrobe consultation for job searches, etc.

Prayer/Mentoring/Teaching
Activity: Praying daily for the Mission, its residents, guests and staff. Developing a relationship with a woman in the House of Hope or Shelter of Hope with the intention of assisting in their growth as a Christian, as an individual who can become a contributing member of society, and as a mature women. Using skills (cooking, sewing, budgeting, etc.) to teach other women.

Decorating
Activity: Working together to make the Shelter of Hope a "home" - help paint, decorate, find furnishings & appointments to provide a welcoming place. If you want to sign up for a day painting, or to make curtains, or short-term project that has a definite start/finish date, this is the place for you!

To volunteer on the Women's Auxiliary contact Robyn Gogue at:
Visalia Rescue Mission
306 NE First Ave
Visalia, CA 93291
(559)740-4178 ext. 14
robyn@visaliarescue.org

“She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands to the needy”
Proverbs31:20