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