Abilene Winter Coat Drive & Giveaway

Help keep your neighbors warm this winter.

14th Jan at Abilene Lifehouse Church

Foundation of Life Ministries "The Refuge Project"

With winter approaching and shelter space already stretched thin, Foundation of Life Ministries is launching an overflow shelter designed to keep Hutchinson’s unhoused families safe during the coldest months. The initiative, known as The Refuge Project, will operate from Dec. 1 through March 31 at the church’s facility at 114 E. Eighth Ave. It is intended to supplement services already provided by New Beginnings’ NOEL Lodge, the city’s primary overnight shelter. The Refuge Project will provide overnight space for up to 40 people, including parents with children — a significant distinction from the Lodge, which primarily houses individuals. The shelter will open nightly at 5 p.m., offer a 7 p.m. meal, and lock doors at 8 p.m. Lights out will be around 9 p.m.

14th Jan at Foundation of Life Ministries

Houses of Worship Webinar-KS Dept of Emergency Management

The Kansas Division of Emergency Management is hosting two webinars in January to help Houses of Worship prepare for and recover from an active shooter situation. Saline County Emergency Management encourages all Houses of Worship leaders to attend these training events. Houses of Worship are often considered a soft target for active shooter incidents. While congregations want to be open and practice hospitality to all, there is also a need to prepare for the worst-case scenario. In this training, areas of focus are on why Houses of Worship need to prepare, warning signs of known individuals, and how radical hospitality may play a role in deterring an active shooter incident. The Run-Hide-Fight method is discussed in terms of individual responses. Register on KS-TRAIN. Those that do not have a user account on KS-TRAIN and do not wish to have one can use the alternate registration link.

15th Jan at