Jen Jow shares with us some ministry news
Friends of Military Outreach Service (FOMOS) – update by Susan Astarita Ministry Leader
Main Project is with Amikas (women vets with children) Emergency Sleeping Cabins which is the size of tiny homes.
Next steps: Amikas is preparing a draft strategic plan to field one model Emergency Sleeping Cabin community. The group will be seeking political and financial support for this next step in solution of homeless challenge. FOMOS/AMIKAS received good support from the Bishop, Hannah Wilder, Nancy Holland and others in the Dioceseas well as Dean Penny, Jen Jow, and the cathedral community. We will be looking for continuing support as we take next steps.
Our May 21 forum and Soldier’s story presentation postponed until November time period around armed forces Evensong.
Planning begins for events around Evensong including veteran’s arts exhibit, possible forums and other associated events. Susan A met with Tony La Bue , Daniel Foster and Ric Todd re the arts project.