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From: REAL Life Community Services <info@reallcs.org>
Date: Sat, Jun 23, 2018 at 10:45 AM
Subject: REAL United
To: Phil <philandkelly@gmail.com>


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Spring Banquet gives D House Project a boost!!

On Thursday, April 5th, REAL Life held their annual Spring Banquet at     Weaver's Market.  The event was attended by 200 of our faithful supporters.  In addition, attendees heard a message from Dan Jurman, CEO of the Community Action Partnership of Lancaster County and how his journey in social services has evolved throughout his career.  His story was certainly an inspiration to all!  Lastly, we were honored to have representatives from  The S. Dale High Family Foundation attend the banquet to present REAL Life with a $100,000 check for the Denver House Project.  We are grateful for this generous gift as we progress in our fundraising efforts.  If you would like further information on how to support the Denver House Project, please contact Christine Stoltzfus at Christine@reallcs.org.
 

Live United!

REAL Life Community Services has partnered with 17 other organizations to form the Northern Lancaster Hub.  The Hub will provide more social services in the Denver/Ephrata areas.  We also submitted a grant application to the United Way to finance new programs.  On Friday, we received word that our collaborative was awarded $247,000 a year for three years!  This will go to funding the operations and programs in our community that will work to reduce poverty by 50%, helping children prepare for school, helping students achieve post-secondary credentials, and providing everyone with a medical home!  For more information, check out our website at www.reallcs.org or email us at info@reallcs.org.

Hinkletown School Blesses REAL Life, Again!!

Ah...Spring is in the air!  A new beginning; flowers blooming, songs from Blue Jays and Robins fill the air.  Wait, that means it's time for the annual flower planting and mulching at the Lighthouse!  Each year Mrs. Leaman's 3rd grade class from Hinkletown Mennonite School come for 2 hours and transform the ugly flowerbeds into nice beautiful displays of Petunias and Marigolds, topped off with a fresh coat of mulch.  This is the third year this group has come to bless us and we can't share enough  how much we appreciate them!
 

"O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past finding out!" 
(Romans 11:33-KJV) 
Chris Hibbert - REAL Life's Social Worker
God works in mysterious ways!  That phrase is not found in the Bible but as I work with families in our community I am reminded of His power, love, and mysterious workings constantly.  One day I was working with a client who was is need of housing.  I made calls to find programs for her and was waiting for an answer.  In the meantime, I was meeting with another client who was also in need of housing.  Later that day, I received a call about a new program that was beginning and had just started taking applications.  My first client was not eligible, but the second client was.  She was accepted within a week and moved in within a month.  Had I not made a call about my first client I may not have known about the program for my second client! Housing is rarely found that quickly!   God was at work and I was humbled to help. 
Every day, I am humbled to work with families in our community.  Because of your generosity, we have been able to provide an air conditioner for an elderly woman, help repairing a car, food, and vital information for families.   I recently received a call from a grateful client who was happy to report that the client's child had gone through a drug rehab and is doing well.  Please pray that he continues to do well.  Also, as you pray, please remember to pray for the families in our community.  They are struggling with housing, drug abuse, finances, health issues, and a lack of hope.  Please pray for REAL Life as we rely on God to Connect our Community to Hope - the God who works in mysterious ways!

Denver House Project Update

Land Development Plans have been completed and building plans are being finalized!  We have eclipsed $2.1M and still need about $500,000 before we can break ground!  With the help of many businesses and foundations, we are well on our way to seeing the Declaration House a reality!  Stay tuned for more details on how you can help!!
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