Monday, November 26, 2012
Thirty volunteers gave up their Thanksgiving holiday to help feed Tampa's homeless.
- VOLUNTEERS IN THE NEWS
- D'Ann White
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Monday, November 26, 2012
Armed with turkey sandwiches, pumpkin pie and thanksgiving prayers, about 30 volunteers from Kay's Ministry headed to downtown Tampa on Thanksgiving Day to provide support and sustenance to residents who might otherwise go hungry on the holiday. The 3-year-old ministry of St. Stephen Catholic Church in Valrico, led by FishHawk Ranch resident Charlie McGowan, is committed to providing food for the soul as well as the body to Tampa's homeless population. Volunteers sacrifice time each Sunday, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day to feed and pray for those in need. For McGowan, it's a way of showing gratitude for all the blessings in his life. "It's not what we have that's important," he said. "It's what we give. Everyone is called by Jesus to …
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
The collection drive continues through May 15 at Hit the Trails.
Most people have dozens hanging in their closet and in their dresser drawers. But for the homeless who Charlie McGowan ministers to, a T-shirt represents more than a piece of clothing. "They're a sign of love and comfort," said McGowan, founder of Kay's Ministry for the homeless at St. Stephen Catholic Church in Valrico. "It means someone cared enough about them to give them something they need." Hearing stories about the needs of the homeless, FishHawk Ranch sisters Emilie and Katie Dunn decided to launch a T-shirt collection drive April 15. Their father, Steve Dunn, owner of Hit the Trails, has been routinely collecting used tennis shoes to give to McGowan to distribute to the homeless for more than two years. "I was telling the girls …
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Tuesday, October 11, 2011
A FishHawk Ranch resident evangelizes to Tampa's homeless population.
- VOLUNTEERS IN THE NEWS
- D'Ann White
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Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Each one has a story of desperation and despair. And FishHawk Ranch resident Charlie McGowan is always willing to listen to the stories and offer a word of encouragement and hope. McGowan feels he's been called by God to tend to Tampa's growing homeless population, to not only provide sustenance for their bodies but, more importantly, for their souls. Named for McGowan's late mother who instilled in him the desire to help others less fortunate than himself, Kay's Ministry was established as a one-man show two years ago when McGowan decided to visit Tampa's homeless population with a carload of bologna sandwiches and a Bible. A year ago, with a nod from St. Stephen Catholic Church pastor, the Rev. William Swengros, McGowan's ministry became…
Heike House
9:50 am on Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Great story, D'Ann! Along with the wonderful photos, this story touched my heart, reminding, once more of the many reasons I have to thank God for all His wondrous gifts. Thank you! more ›