LANCASTER — A group of local homeless people will be giving back this Saturday to the kind-hearted volunteers who serve them meals each day.
“Serving the Servers: The Day of Appreciation” will be held at 12 p.m. Saturday, July 19, at Grace Resource Center, located at 45134 Sierra Highway in Lancaster.
Assisted by the Light of Love Mission Church of Pasadena, about 30 local homeless people will be serving a quality lunch, including barbecue ribs, potato salad, desserts, and drinks, to dozens of volunteers from area churches. The meal will be prepared by professional cooks from the Light of Love Mission Church and served by local homeless people, according to the event’s organizer.
The 25-year-old Good Samaritan said he preferred to stay anonymous so that the focus would stay on the local homeless population’s efforts to give back. He said it was homeless men and women who wanted to give back to their community; the church just facilitated the effort.
“We want people to know that the homeless people are not hopeless people. They’re doing something,” the event organizer said. “People have these stereotypes about the homeless, that they’re lazy, they’re alcoholics and drugs addicts – and some of them are – however, we want people to know that homeless people also can do meaningful and great things for the members of the community that serve them. That’s the message that we want to send.”
The group has also created a “Thank You” video, featuring several local homeless people saying thank you to those who serve them on a daily basis. The “Thank You” video will be screened at Saturday’s luncheon.
mah says
Love one another as I have loved you. Greatest commandment it fulfills all of Gods laws. It brings real joy into our lives to reach out to others. To serve God when we serve others is a thrill. Keep on keeping on traveling this journey in Gods love. Gode bless you all!
David says
This shows that no matter how “in need” that person can also help others. Maybe this will inspire some of the readers to open their eyes to others needs. Helping people in big and small ways makes my life more meaningful. That’s what makes a community.
So thankful for the Light of Love Mission Church from Pasadena for their big hearts and open hands. Many blessings!
John says
Shouldn’t we be concerned with the hundreds if not thousands “new” illegal immigrants that will be coming into the AV! They should be number one of the people we need to help. Viva La Raza!
janey Doe says
With all due respect John, American citizens are and should be our number one priority. Especially veterans John…..Go Viva somewhere else. And how wonderful that volunteers that sacrifice their time will get a wonderful luncheon. The ones that have the least always give the most.
bird says
I will be there with my friends from the Oasis! I love you guys so much.