Friend of CHOA, We are into the new year, and the fire and recovery have brought increased challenges. As people of faith, we bring hope, grace, and mercy. Thank you for helping out, and for reading this, even when you may be busy or tired. And today is a new day. Lamentations 3:22-23 from the […]
Homeless Count rescheduled and other updates – Feb. 2025 Read More »
Friend of CHOA, Hope you had a good Christmas. December was a good break for the CHOA team. We are rested, restored, and ready to engage again. And then…we had the wind and fire these last few days. The Eaton fire so impacted our local communities. This fire took away homes from so many
Fire relief info and the Homeless Count – Jan. 2025 Read More »
Friend of CHOA, The elections were so engrossing. Whether your candidate or measure/proposition won or lost, we take steps into the new reality. Some of that makes us change; some are the same. We know God is in control – we faithfully see our role, and we act. That is true for housing in Arcadia.
Recap the Oct. 19th Sharing Gathering – November 2024 Read More »
Friend of CHOA, We are 7 days to October 19th, where we will gather that Saturday morning (9:30am to 11:30am) to learn, engage, and be inspired. We can make housing changes…yes, here in Arcadia. See the flier below for information on this gathering. We are meeting at Arcadia Community Church, at 121 Alice Street, in
7 days to the CHOA Sharing Gathering on Oct. 19th-2024 Read More »
Friend of CHOA, It is 12 days to our Sharing Gathering, Saturday morning (9:30am to 11:30am), on October 19th. We share all the updates, and what just occurred, and what is coming up, in regards to housing in Arcadia. We put this in the perspective of how the faith community is involved, and where there
12 days to the CHOA Sharing Gathering – 2024 Read More »
Friend of CHOA, God is about keeping people safe, for providing, and showing love, especially those that are vulnerable. Every time I talk with folks in and out of Arcadia, I hear stories of people just trying to keep it together to afford the apartment or home they are in. It is not easy. Many
Sharing Gathering & the Inclusionary Ordinance – Sept. 2024 Read More »
Friend of CHOA, CHOA is starting its third year of advocating for more housing options in Arcadia. What a privilege and an opportunity; we can make an impact together. We took a much-needed break in July. And yet, in July, there were so many changes: the Supreme Court’s Grant Pass decision, our Governor trying to
Prayfully moving into our 3rd year – August 2024 Read More »
Friend of CHOA, We are at the end of 2 years of advocating for more housing options in Arcadia. Thank you for your support, prayers, and encouragement. Many of you have stepped up, especially these last 12 months, gathering and acting when it was inconvenient, raining hard, and not at the preferred time. Amazing! Thank
Inclusionary Ordinance update – June 2024 Read More »
Friend of CHOA, There is so much going on with housing in Arcadia. There is an effort to match how you like to be engaged: advocacy, serving, or just providing funds. We are also going to need letter writing and emailing this month to the County, AND in June to Arcadia CIty Council. Let’s take
Recapping the Sharing Session / Lucile parcel – May2024 Read More »
Friend of CHOA, We are close to meeting again, in-person. Come join us, see the team, hear about the new efforts, and updates on the on-going efforts, for housing, in Arcadia. Here are the 3 things for you at this time: 1) Come join us next Saturday, April 20th, from 9:30am to 11:30am. 2 hours
7 days to the Sharing Session – April 20th, 2024 Read More »
