The Simple Way Update

Hello!
The Simple Way community has been posting daily entries to provide updates for all of their friends around the world. I thought I would share yesterday's entry with you.



"6/22/07 11:25PM

One of our neighbor kids came up and told us, "I'm ready to help you rebuild because this wasn't just your house that burnt down, this house was also mine."

Last night we had an emergency board meeting to begin making plans for
immediate and future goals. From that we are excited to announce a plan to begin rebuilding on the 3200 lot whenever we are able. We will continue to create and re-imagine what this space can be. A number of folks have been working with our insurance company with whom we met today and are hopeful that needed resources can be provided. (Please keep all of this in your prayers)

There is a lot of momentum in the neighborhood that is leading to the formation of a neighborhood coalition. This community of neighbors will begin a campaign to ensure that the warehouse lot is given back to the neighborhood to become a park and recreation space. On Monday night we will have the first meeting of families whose homes were destroyed or damaged in the near future we will provide next steps for how you can support this campaign. Thanks so much for the prayers and support that we've received, well over a hundred gifts from all over the country."