LINC Houston is raising funds to help families provide uniforms and supplies for their children.
Back to school means it's time to buy school supplies and uniforms. It broke our hearts last year when several mothers came to our offices a week into the school year to ask for assistance. Their children didn't yet have school uniforms and weren't allowed to attend school. We quickly did something about it and were able to help several families purchase uniforms and supplies. This year, we have observed an increased need among the families we serve. Many don't have the money to pay for food and bills, let alone school uniforms. We have identified the families who are most in need and are attempting to help them with this issue. Our minimum goal is to help 200 children and can easily distribute more that that to impoverished families.
Sydney is one of our beloved clients who survived Hurricane Ike even after a tree fell onto the middle of his roof and destroyed much of his living space. LINC Houston through the work of many volunteers was able to repair his home, but the ministry continues.
Sydney lives alone and suffers from a painful type of bone cancer. Every time he raises himself up slowly from his recliner, he groans. We have actually seen him cry a couple of times from the intense pain. Through a mini-grant for unmet needs through NCI, his case manager Michelle was able to purchase a gently used recliner that lifts up with an electric motor. The chair was delivered and Sydney was overjoyed.
Sydney is a survivor in so many ways. We are blessed to have the privilege of serving him with Jesus' love.
Instituto Biblico LINC celebrated its first graduation on Wed June 2, 2010 at the LINC Mission Center.
