Welcome Home Collaborative

In case you hadn't heard, we lost our beloved Executive Director, Pastor John Suguitan, on July 29, 2024. He battled cancer... and his second bone marrow transplant surgery appeared to be going well... until it wasn't.  

 

He was known as the Jesus of Over the Rhine. I described him as the Pied Pieper of OTR and was humbled on several occasions when I was walking with him and the throngs of men and women would be yelling, "Hey Pastor John!.." He knew most by name but admitted that he didn't know plenty as well.  Such is the case for someone who is loved by a community - a community where many are either homeless or transitioning between unsettled living arrangements. He was well known because he was active and present. As importantly, as much as he spoke of his faith, he actively practiced it.

 

Welcome Home Collaborative (WHC) was going to celebrate our 3rd Annual Fundraising dinner on October 25, 2024. Pastor John's passing put a hole in our heart that we're still reeling from. However, we must continue this ministry and it's a wonderful way to honor his legacy.

 

As a reminder, WHC provides affordable housing for those who have been experiencing homelessness. It's a faith based program where Life Coaches meet weekly to create Life Plans using Motivational Interviewing techniques to help drive our participants to improve while being accountable.

 

Every year there are participant highlights whereby some graduate from our program and/or celebrate the purchase of a car, work anniversaries, financial success, family forgiveness or other important life skills. 

 

To sustain WHC and Pastor John's legacy in taking on and leading this ministry, we need your help - prayer, volunteering and financially. We are grateful for your support in the past and hopeful that you will continue or consider a one-time or continued contributions.  For financial, you can donate here.

 

Thank you from WHC's heart.

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T Kuramoto 

WHC Board