Sheila Helgerson - United Ministries

Many years ago Earl Johnson, a humble, homeless man, started a movement. He didn’t set out to do so; he came to a local soup kitchen to get a meal. But for the persons who were serving him and others, he put a face on “homeless” and raised awareness of the need for food and .

did not live to see the results of his inspiration, but thanks to the dedication of those initial volunteers and others Earl’s Place continues to assist men like Earl.  This fall a second project, Prospect Place, will begin providing permanent supportive housing to 12 chronically homeless men.