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- Homelessness,
An InnVision Commitment
Following an extended period of vacancy, and a year
of exploration of possible alternatives for use of the House next
door, St. Paul's decided to actualize its commitment to alleviate
homelessness in the downtown San Jose community. Several organizations
which worked in this area were called. In early 2000, InnVision,
a non profit which operates several shelters, expressed a serious
interest in leasing the house at a discounted rent, fixing it
up, and using it as an independent living facility for highly
functioning mentally ill clients from the Julian Street Inn who
would otherwise be tuned out on the streets after its two year
residency limit expired. InnVision obtained the necessary grants
for restoration and a twenty-year lease was signed in late 2000.
The house is now beautiful and useful! St. Paul's is fulfilling
its mission to help the homeless by providing the property at
a rent which is about one-half of market value and at the same
time actively supporting and assisting the residents who are learning
how to live independently. InnVision assumed virtually all of
the responsibility for the property under the lease.
 Visit
with St. Paul's UMC musicians for an evening of inspiring and spirited
music. The Friday Night Live band plays rock gospel, including original
pieces by leader Mel Raven. Also included in the musical selections
are folk songs and "old time" hymns. Come,
share, and make a joyful noise! Bring an instrument to play, a song
to sing, or a poem or reading to share. The musicians gather on
Friday nights at 8PM with "open mike" at 8:30PM. The event
ends officially at 9:30PM, but usually the musicians are having
so much fun that they can hardly pull themselves away. Come and
join us for a spirited musical celebration!
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