Take the Urban Plunge The Issue There is a growing divide within humanity resulting in declining community and increasing poverty. In homeless shelters, campsites, and singe room occupancy (SRO) cubicles of downtown Spokane, within blocks of River Park Square, loneliness and isolation stalk the poor. Your Guide Jerry Schwab Ph.D., professional counselor and Urban Missionary, addresses issues of community building and resource development. Providing clothing, shelter, and meals is the goal of many organizations, but offering hospitality, hope, and healing to you and the homeless is Jerry’s calling. Join him for nearly eighteen hours of life as you’ve never known it. Dr. Jerry Schwab provides advocacy, counseling, and inner-city mission trips called Urban Plunges. For more information or bookings, contact Jerry at (509) 624-5765 or jschwab54@peoplepc.com Itinerary Highlights Guest Speakers Homeless or formerly homeless individuals tell some of their life stories. Housing Tour Visit different types of housing options, including free market units, single room occupancy (SRO), assisted living and see how isolation or community is experienced in the inner-city. Spokane at Night Walk through the city streets of Spokane after dark and learn how the homeless and marginal survive. Overnight Shelter Experience Sleep in a shelter for a night and discover the nuances of resting your head in this type of setting. House of Charity Meals Experience shelter meals alongside patrons in the House of Charity dining room. Hospitality, Hope, and Healing Learn about the root causes of homelessness and what can be done to create hope. Cost $400.00 for up to 12 participants.  House of Charity W. 32 Pacific Spokane, WA 99201

Posted on Thursday, March 27, 2008 (Archive on Tuesday, April 01, 2008) Posted by shaworth  Contributed by shaworth

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