Grits or Oatmeal

Bob DeShazo plays the guitar and sings for members during a meal service.

Our good friend and regular volunteer, Bob DeShazo, has written another song about our members! You might remember his last recording, Special Friends, from 2019. Click here for the song and lyrics.

His latest release is Grits or Oatmeal, a song about the question he asks each member that comes through our breakfast line on the days he volunteers.

Thank you for the compassion you have for our members, Bob!

We Welcome All

We welcome all at Ministry with Community. All races and ethnicities, all religions (and those who are not religious), all sexual orientations, all gender identities, all languages, and all disabilities. All who enter our building are welcome, valued, and respected. This has always been true for us, but we think that it’s an important message to be clear about. That’s why we printed it on a couple of colorful banners that now hang in the entrance and dining room of our building.

It isn’t enough just to be welcoming. Ministry with Community staff regularly attend trainings and workshops to learn more about how we can serve our members and community in the most equitable way. Recent staff trainings have included education about systemic racism, the LGBTQAI+ community, and ableism. In February, an Anti-racism Committee was formed as an official Committee of our Board of Directors. This Committee’s goal is to ensure that our practices and services aren’t oppressing or creating barriers for those we serve, employ, and interact with.

At Ministry with Community, acceptance extends not only to our members, but also to our staff, leadership, volunteers, and anyone who walks through our doors.

Click here for a link to our full statement of inclusion.

Special Friends

Volunteer Bob DeShazo plays the guitar during a meal sponsored by the Irish American Club last St. Patrick’s Day.

Bob DeShazo is a regular volunteer at Ministry with Community. Bob loves to serve meals and often plays the guitar for our members during lunchtime. Recently, Bob wrote a song about our members called Special Friends, and we are happy to share the audio and lyrics below.

Thank you, Bob, for knowing our members and serving them with so much kindness.