Insufficient food for seniors
Last Saturday, you helped a hungry senior, a pregnant lady in need of prenatal care, a victim of robbery needing transportation and a man working 2 jobs needing shelter.
A Lesson from Seabiscuit
“Its so much more than a movie about a horse,” said Cindy Underwood, Director of Client Services. “There’s a powerful line in the film–‘you don’t throw away a whole life just ’cause he’s banged up a little.'”
How New Beginnings Began
On a cool Sunday morning in January 2007 following church service in Clermont, Florida, my wife, Linda, and I met a man who would transform our life forever. Linda and I had recently retired from our corporate executive jobs, and moved to Clermont from Columbus, Ohio. We wondered what God had planned for us going…
In Memoriam: Jane Haney
Jane Haney was a faithful friend of New Beginnings. She lived her life with boldness and beauty, generously giving of her money and time both as a donor and volunteer. “Jane believed in our cause,” says founder Steve Smith, “and she told me, so many times. She always brought 2-3 tables full of people to…
5 Tips for Helping a Homeless Person
Tip #1 – Acknowledge & Engage Homelessness brings a sense of loneliness that erodes the core of a person’s self-value. When you are homeless, a smile and a word of kindness can make a difference. So be sure to acknowledge the homeless you encounter in the street. Say a simple hello. Avoid stereotyping or stigmatizing the homeless….