http://www.myballard.com/2008/06/09/ballard-pastor-arrested-in-protest/ News, events and restaurant guide for Seattle's Ballard neighborhood Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:13:00 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 http://www.myballard.com/2008/06/09/ballard-pastor-arrested-in-protest/comment-page-1/#comment-14937 BallardMum Sun, 08 Nov 2009 02:22:32 +0000 http://www.myballard.com/2008/06/09/ballard-pastor-arrested-in-protest/#comment-14937 I am also an atheist, but I think what Rev. Lang has done for the homeless is AWESOME! As well as the weekly soup kitchen, he also houses a night shelter for homeless people in the gym of his church. It's not a drop in shelter, but one for the homeless really trying to make a change in their lives. It's set up by SHARE, self-managed by its residents and there are strict rules (no drugs, alcohol, etc.) or they will face eviction. Amongst other things, he is encouraging them to have bank accounts and save a certain amount each week and sees his shelter very much as a transitional step between the streets and permanent housing/jobs, etc. I am also an atheist, but I think what Rev. Lang has done for the homeless is AWESOME! As well as the weekly soup kitchen, he also houses a night shelter for homeless people in the gym of his church. It's not a drop in shelter, but one for the homeless really trying to make a change in their lives. It's set up by SHARE, self-managed by its residents and there are strict rules (no drugs, alcohol, etc.) or they will face eviction. Amongst other things, he is encouraging them to have bank accounts and save a certain amount each week and sees his shelter very much as a transitional step between the streets and permanent housing/jobs, etc.

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