Seven members of the Rotary Club of Jamestown prepared and served dinner to residents at the UCAN City Mission recently. They prepared spaghetti and meatballs, a tossed salad, bread and dessert, for men 18 years or older seeking temporary shelter at the local facility. It is a 30-day emergency stay facility that can accommodate up to 29 men. UCAN offers a bed, a shower, and two meals a day (breakfast and dinner).The UCAN City Mission (United Christian Advocacy Network) is located at 7 West First Street in Jamestown, NY. The organization is witnessing transformation in the lives of people by providing shelter, hope, and renewal. It is an Emergency Rescue Mission seeking to serve “the least, the last, and the left behind.” It provides: 1) a safe place to live; 2) life skills training; 3) health care and hygiene; 4) local church connection and discipleship; 5) accountability; 6) a road to recovery. It is a Gospel Rescue Mission organization led by a Board of Directors and is also a part of the Citygate Network (formerly the Association of Gospel Rescue Missions.)
If you would like more information, you can contact UCAN 24/7 by calling 716-488-7480.
Rotarians Diana Meckley left, and Tory Irgang, right prepare meatballs and pasta to serve to residents at the UCAN City Mission.
PHOTO: Rotarians Diana Meckley left, and Tory Irgang, right prepare meatballs and pasta to serve to residents at the UCAN City Mission.
- Susan Jones