2023 Library Show
2019-2020
Getting to Know: Rose
For the last five years, Rose has been involved with M.I.S.S.I.O.N. A2, currently she is the acting Vice President; which provides emergency shelter, transitional living, housing, crisis intervention and advocacy, violence prevention education, and other services. She brings an unique perspective to the problem of homelessness in our community by having experienced it for a period of time.
At Journey of Faith, Rose has the roles of: Homeless Ministry Coordinator for: the Soaps & Suds program, clothing donations; help in arranging a safe place to sleep/stay, and the COVID-19 emergency food assistance. Last, but not least, Rose is the curator for Art on A Journey Gallery.
Rose is first and foremost, she is a loving mother and wife. An artist and crafter of all things that can be knitted, jeweled, crocheted and painted. And, on top of that, Rose is an all-around pleasant, likable and helpful friend. As a former veteran, Rose’s well for service, sacrifice, dedication, commitment, and loyalty runs deep.
The community’s homeless brothers and sisters refer to Rose as “Mom.” She nurtures ties to those in the community and spends time to be known in the community by volunteering at temporary shelters — even though she is “housed.”
She means to help end homelessness, one person at a time. And, do it in a way that’s makes people feel valued and “at home” on their journey.