Conversation, Community, and Coronavirus at HTC
What is it like to work at the HTC during a global pandemic?
Meeting People Where They Are
The Harry Tompson Center is a place where we do just that, meet people where they are.
“There is a harmony that exists in the space that is the Rebuild Center.”
Each day at the Rebuild Center I witness acts of selflessness and compassion between people- guests, staff, and volunteers alike.
“It is like an oasis in the middle of our busy lives where God is very easy to find.”
I had the expectation that my weeks working here would be very demanding, and I would have to embrace my responsibilities like Jesus embraced his cross. I thought I would have to deal with insults, negative attitudes, very dirty showers, etc. My experience has been completely different.
“No One Has Ever Asked Me About Housing Before.“
He tended to sleep just about every day until around noon and then disappear, but then would reappear the next morning intoxicated once again. For years we repeated the same pattern…
“Thank You for Saying Yes.”
Damien said, “Everybody always tells me ‘I can’t, I can’t.’ Well you can and you do. Thank you.”
“Oh Christmas Twig.”
Someone had found a spindly, three foot branch from a Christmas tree and brought it to the camp. All of a sudden, there is a communal effort to put together a little tree.