Faith Mission is working to finish construction on a new shelter that will cater to homeless single women, mothers and their children. Volunteers went to the facility in the making and were stunned by what they saw, and what volunteers found wasn't good.
They found two broken windows, a kicked-in door, and water flooding the entire building and yard. Staff members are disappointed but say its only one bump in the road on their long awaited successful journey to helping the community of Wichita Falls.
Faith Mission is a temporary homeless shelter and has been open since 1958 and is still going strong. Marketing Director Becky Browning says, "We have never ever, in all these years had to shut our doors because the men and women in the community, foundations, all the agencies, and organizations, they know the need we have in this community."
Faith Mission is in the middle of adding a new facility called Faith Refuge will solely house the growing number of women, mothers and their children in need. Two weeks ago staff members were shocked to find that someone broke into the new building, still under construction and stole the copper piping causing the entire building and yard to flood over. After hearing about the news Browning says, "Its discouraging but it will not stop us. Its just a bump in the road, that's one of the seasons of life we have to face."
Despite the obstacles, faith mission is keeping its plans on track expecting the project to be finished in February or March of next year. Faith mission is not funded by Federal or Government money because of its mandatory chapel attendance twice a day. but workers are grateful for all the kind hearted texomans in the area.
Faith Mission takes men, women, and families in 24 hours a day. They provide clothing and three meals daily for all members. There is also a number of programs available for rehabilitation. You can kick off your weekend by attending the Decorator Show House fundraiser off of Kirk Drive. Proceeds will be going towards Faith Refuge and local designers will have their furniture and accessories for sale.
Tuesday, May 22 2012 5:29 AM EDT2012-05-22 09:29:29 GMT
Beautiful Weather Continues!Under clear skies and light winds, temperatures will bottom out near 50 degrees around sunrise Sunday morning. Then, with lots of sunshine, we'll warm to around 70 degrees by
Stray storm possible today. Hot and Windy Wednesday.
Monday, May 21 2012 10:42 PM EDT2012-05-22 02:42:54 GMT
New developments in the case of a Quanah High School Principal accused of paddling a student too hard. Newschannel 6 has learned the principal's certificate has been suspended. The Texas Education Agency
New developments in the case of a Quanah High School Principal accused of paddling a student too hard. Newschannel 6 has learned the principal's certificate has been suspended.
Monday, May 21 2012 9:09 PM EDT2012-05-22 01:09:52 GMT
Officials say the escaped inmate is armed and dangerous and was last seen in Jack County after escaping from Parker County. Officials are asking you to be on the lookout for 29-year-old Donald McFadden
We're continue our coverage of an escaped inmate considered armed and dangerous.
Tuesday, May 22 2012 11:23 AM EDT2012-05-22 15:23:40 GMT
The Wichita Falls Chamber of Commerce and Industry handed out it's Small Business awards Monday, May 21. John Ahearn received the 2012 Chamber Small Business Person Award. Ahearn took over the company
Several small businesses awarded for success in the community.
Tuesday, May 22 2012 9:15 AM EDT2012-05-22 13:15:15 GMT
WACO, Texas (AP) - Opening statements are set to be delivered Tuesday in the federal trial of a soldier accused of planning to bomb a restaurant frequented by Fort Hood troops. Pfc. Naser Jason Abdo faces
WACO, Texas (AP) - Opening statements are set to be delivered Tuesday in the federal trial of a soldier accused of planning to bomb a restaurant frequented by Fort Hood troops.
Tuesday, May 22 2012 9:15 AM EDT2012-05-22 13:15:15 GMT
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) - A commercial rocket has blasted off with a load of supplies for the International Space Station. The SpaceX company's Falcon 9 rocket took flight at 3:44 a.m. Tuesday from
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) - A commercial rocket has blasted off with a load of supplies for the International Space Station.
Tuesday, May 22 2012 9:15 AM EDT2012-05-22 13:15:15 GMT
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Texas lawmakers are investigating the causes of food shortages across the state and how to solve them. The House Human Services and Public Health Committees have asked experts to explain
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Texas lawmakers are investigating the causes of food shortages across the state and how to solve them.
Tuesday, May 22 2012 9:15 AM EDT2012-05-22 13:15:15 GMT
LAWTON, Okla. (AP) - Authorities say two soldiers from a Fort Sill Army post unit have been killed in an attack in Afghanistan.The Department of Defense announced Monday that 2nd Lt. Tobias C. Alexander
LAWTON, Okla. (AP) - Authorities say two soldiers from a Fort Sill Army post unit have been killed in an attack in Afghanistan.
Monday, May 21 2012 7:44 PM EDT2012-05-21 23:44:01 GMT
Archer City has a new emergency vehicle. Archer lost an ambulance that was hit by another vehicle last month. With the help of an emergency grant, a brand new ambulance is now in its place. The ambulance
Archer City has a new emergency vehicle. Archer lost an ambulance that was hit by another vehicle last month. With the help of an emergency grant, a brand new ambulance is now in its place.
Monday, May 21 2012 2:03 PM EDT2012-05-21 18:03:33 GMT
Memorial Day is a time to honor those who serve and remember those who have died in war. But sadly, it has also become a key opportunity for scammers to target those who are serving or have served their
Memorial Day is a time to honor those who serve and remember those who have died in war. But sadly, it has also become a key opportunity for scammers to target those who are serving or have served their nation.
