House now is on a journey of restoration . The buildings were once pristine structures .
It was a brand new untouched building but flood waters came in and spoiled its beauty . Now The Anchor House must be restored . A process that calls for gutting out , drying out moisture and rebuilding in places of damage . Once fully restored , the buildings will look different but the wood beams will always bare the marking of the flood waters . One day we will be able to tell boys who live at The Anchor House that this home too has a story of restoration . In the midst of what was a tragedy it ’ s encouraging to watch God write this restoration story .
Progression Towards Opening
Now as we close out 2016 , Chris and I will be diligently working with Restore One ’ s board to restore the buildings and raise $ 20,000 in monthly funds for The Anchor House ’ s total operating budget . Due to the flood and funding needs we are now looking to Summer 2017 for our opening date . Our goal is to begin receiving applications for The Anchor House staff in March , with the firm goal to open in August ! The Anchor House opening date is contingent on us meeting the total of $ 33,000.00 in ongoing monthly support to cover the safe home operations . Chris and I believe in faith that God will meet this need . Right now we have $ 10,000.00 in consecutive monthly donations , with nearly $ 20,000.00 more we will be able to open The Anchor House doors !
If you are not a part of our monthly giving team , Chris , I and the Executive Board invite you to join in monthly giving . If each of us continues to do our part in prayer and giving we will see God open the doors of The Anchor House in August 2017 . Despite the obstacles and setbacks we ’ ve faced in 2016 we are whole heartedly determined to see 4 boys call The Anchor House a home this coming August .
If you ’ d like to respond to our invitation you can do so by filling out the giving card that is enclosed or visit RestoreOneLife . org and following the links to the donate tab .
Chris and I humbly thank you for your continued support and tenacious love for the mission of The Anchor House . We are so excited to see how God orchestrates the opening of The Anchor House .
In Grace , Anna and Chris Smith