Winter arrived early, bringing urgent questions about how and when we activate cold-weather exceptions and, in extreme cases, warming centers. We unpack the temperature and wind-chill thresholds that guide each step, our coordination with National Weather Service briefings, and why just opening everything is far more complex than it sounds when you’re feeding hundreds and staffing 24/7. We also focus on Giving Tuesday, known as Transformation Tuesday at TRM, the need for donors, address rising costs, and what it will take to finish the year strong so no one is turned away. With more than 250 people sheltered nightly and many more reached through outreach, every donation—whether money, toys, bedding, sports gear, or basic necessities like new underwear—directly becomes warmth, joy, meals, and safety.
Then we focus on a story of transformation. Mark Valdivia, from our facilities team, whose story of loss, relapse, and courageous recovery shows what redemption can look like in real time. After realizing the pain in his wife’s eyes, he went home, opened a beer, and decided to pour the rest of the 12-pack down the sink—a turning point that led him back to rebuilding trust day by day. We explore leadership grounded in grace and boundaries, and how simple gestures—greeting someone, offering a gift, meeting their eyes—can carry the love of Jesus more powerfully than any lecture. If you’ve wondered what an impactful response requires or whether your gift matters, this conversation makes it clear: your generosity helps people survive the storm and step into a new story.
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