NLP's COVID response

Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. 
1 Peter 3:15

I wanted to reach out to you and give you an update as to how North Littleton Promise is responding to the COVID-19 quarantine.  We truly feel like God has called us to invest in three areas in our families lives: faith, education and leadership.  This ministry has not stopped, but our methods have had to change. Many of you have asked how you can help, which I will address too.  

Last week, we cancelled our programming when Littleton Public Schools cancelled school and programs and when people over 60 were advised to stay at home.  About half of our volunteers are retired and our programs would be bare bones without them.  We held a parent meeting to address concerns and we walked through some basics of how to stay well and take care of people should they get sick.  We prayed with families, encouraging them that they can trust God and that we will be with them in this.  

Since then, many of our families have been laid off of work.  Many parents work in the restaurant industry and since restaurants can not seat guests, they are making major layoffs.  I spoke to a mom of 5 kids, who told me both she and her husband are out of work and are fine now, but are worried about how long this will last.  

Here is how we are responding.   

Our staff has put together an approach to support, give opportunities to families to grow in faith, education and leadership, have devotions, bible studies, and regular messages of encouragement.  We will be using text messages, FaceBook and other ways to stay in touch.  Our hope is to stay connected, listen and support, funnel resources and keep investing our our kids and families, even when we can't gather.  

How can you help? ​

• Pray for our families: that they will look to Jesus to meet all of their needs: physical, financial and most importantly, spiritual. 
• Make a financial gift to NLP to support families needs in this COVID quarantine 
• Sign up for our newsletter and follow us on Facebook for updates on how you can help in the coming weeks.  The needs will be unfolding over time. 

The most vulnerable in our communities need us right now, including our immigrant friends and neighbors.  Friends, we have an opportunity to give a reason for the hope that we have in Jesus.  Let's make the most of it!  

Thankful to be in this with all of you!
Maureen Shannon
Executive Director