Thank You from Annapolis Area Ministries, Inc.
 
Annapolis Area Ministries, Inc., which operates the Light House – A Homeless Prevention and Support Center, would like to thank St. Philip’s Episcopal Church for all the support you have given to us over the years.
 
During this Advent season, we are constantly reminded that there was no room at the inn.  You have made room at the inn.
 
The Light House is a 17-bed facility in downtown Annapolis that works to prevent homelessness. Those who need help can get emergency bags of food, free lunches, and help with utility bills. Those who find themselves with nowhere to live can find a range of services from shelter employees dedicated to getting them back on their feet.
 
Annapolis Area Ministries, Inc. exists because a handful of churches saw the need in our community.  It began as a humble and truly Spirit-filled effort. Congregations housed our homeless neighbors temporarily in church basements and parish halls until a permanent facility could be found.  Individuals washed clothes and made meals.  That was 1989.
 
Today this ministry is far-reaching, and we are looking at building a new and larger facility. Before we do that, we thought it would be wise to take stock of where we began and, what together, we have created. The success of our mission could not have happened without the support of St. Philip’s, nor will it continue to happen without you.
 
There is no other ministry like this in our community.  In the Christian and in many other traditions, we are called upon to help the least of these among us.  Thank you for making this possible.

Sincerely,

Annapolis Area Ministries, Inc.

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