Pottstown Beacon of Hope

Quote: Toni Morrison We don’t want to ignore the pain in this world but we also can’t afford to be consumed by it. There is so much for us to learn from in suffering & overcoming adversity. The greatest source of growth. #PottstownBeaconOfHope #homelessness #dogood

It is easy to hate, condemn & pass judgement on others when you don’t really know them. We can be quick to point the finger & make the “other” the problem so that we don’t have to look at ourselves. It doesn’t have to be this way. #pottstownbeaconofhope #homelessness #dogood

For the month of April we are at Trinity Reformed (60 N HANOVER STREET) -- We need volunteers to help with: CONNECT/CLEAN - MEAL PREPARATION - CONNECT/SERVE. Morning & evening time slots available. You can find out more information & sign up here: buff.ly/2A7sqDp

Thought of the day…don’t be afraid to be BOLDLY you! #PottstownBeaconOfHope #homelessness #dogood #GlennonDoyle

We hope you have an egg-stra special day! 🥚🐰🐣💐 #pottstownbeaconofhope #Easter #Dogood #homelessness

This is a powerful example of why we don’t need to be a “voice for the voiceless”, we just have to find ways to help the unheard have their stories heard. You can read the full article here: buff.ly/49aftUA #pottstownbeaconofhope #homelessness #socialgood

A neat opportunity for teens in the Pottstown area: Applications Due April 1. Free Programs For Teens. Mixed Media for ages 13-18. Spring 2024. Please click here for complete details & to download application: buff.ly/49e8WZ8

We mean it when we say we could not do it without you! It requires so many compassionate individuals to make the warming center a reality for our neighbors experiencing homelessness. If you feel lead to help us grow our impact, you can donate here: buff.ly/3fEfOta

✨ LOVE IS ILLUMINATING ✨ Ever heard of Dietrich Bonehoeffer? He was a Lutheran pastor in Germany who boldly stood up against Hitler & the Nazis. He was eventually arrested, put in a concentration camp and hung for his refusal to stay silent while witnessing such gross evil.

This piece from @kcbxfm was an important read. It sheds light on how PTSD poses as a major obstacle in getting homeless folks stably housed. You can read the article here: buff.ly/48XNcAL #pottstownbeaconofhope #homelessness #socialgood #makeadifference

From our friends at @pottstowncluster for #womenshistorymonth Support Local Women: buff.ly/43koOIo #homelessness #pottstown #pottstownbeaconofhope #community

We want to say a big THANK YOU to St. John’s United Church of Christ in Pottstown for hosting the PBOH Warming Center. We appreciate your willingness to step up & support our guests with a warm & safe place to sleep. #pottstownbeaconofhope #homelessness #pottstown #community

Help provide shelter to men & women experiencing homelessness. Whether you sign up to make a meal, donate, drive our guests or buy some swag from our online store, every act of kindness matters. Visit our website for ways to give & get involved: buff.ly/3WZZJyG

Have you ever heard of the concept of the “wounded healer”? The idea that we are able to help others most out of our own brokenness. We are able to sit with people in their pain, because of what we, ourselves, have survived. #pottstownbeaconofhope #homelessness #dogood

We are in need of volunteers to drive our Warming Center guests in our vans. Sign up for dates and times that suit your schedule using think link: buff.ly/3tvPs3b

Anders and Harris (Team Hobert’s Helpers)are the NEWEST members of the Coldest Night of the Year Gold Button Club. Members of this elite club each raised $1000 or more to benefit PBOH. CONGRATULATIONS 🎉

Wow, wow, WOW! Thanks to YOU, our first Coldest Night of the Year was a huge success! Not only did we reach our fundraising goal of $20,000, but we crushed it by raising $42,479! 🎉🎉🎉 This was a great example of just how much our community cares about our neighbours in need.

Hundreds pack North End Fire Company in Pottstown to head out for “Coldest Night” walk to support area’s homeless.

With names like Walking for Warmth, Frosted Flakes, Cold Feet & Freezin for a Reason, 191 people grouped into 30 teams raised $41,805, 208% of the goal, on the Coldest Night of the Year walk Saturday to help the @pottstownbeacon warming center keep unhoused folks warm this winter

@PottstownNews @YouTube Thanks for stopping by tonight!

Pottstown's Coldest Night of the Year Walk to Help Homeless People youtu.be/QrrKiPoMQ08?si… via @YouTube video of some of the 191 people who helped raise $41,000 for @pottstownbeacon Check it out.