Join me today for interview 5 with Jen Sarookanian. Jen is a trusted friend with a heart of gold. Today we explore a passion of hers; serving the Homeless community in Hamilton,ON. Jen leads the Homeless Ministry through the 'I Heart my City' Ministry at Living Hope Church. Her and the team set out each week to meet practical needs through sharing food, clothing, prayer and love with those in our community navigating homelessness. She explains how this passion ignited for her and how her perception of homelessness has shifted. She believes strongly that every person matters and sets out each week to be that reminder for those who may have forgotten it. Jen has learned so much by connecting with people, their stories and seeing the struggle behind their current circumstances. Homelessness can happen for a number of reasons, such as lack of affordable housing, unemployment, poverty, mental illness and substance abuse to name a few. The Covid 19 pandemic has added a whole new level to this other pandemic for people in our communities. Some individuals do not have the tools and resources, but still need that reminder that they matter and are not forgotten. We all need to be reminded of this daily inorder to truly flourish and transform our lives. I am so thankful for Jen's impact in doing this and for being a light to others in a dark time. We can't change the world, but we can meet practical needs and share hope one person at a time. If you want to get involved or donate you can contact Jen on Instagram at @Jsarook or at Findhope.tv under I Heart my City. Taking up Jen's challenge and keeping 'blessing bags' in your car all year round is another great way to spread hope and meet needs in a practical way. The scripture I leave with you today is from Matthew 25:40 "And the King will say, ‘I tell you the truth, when you did it to one of the least of these my brothers and sisters, you were doing it to me!" Keep shining your light my friends because it truly does matter!