## 🌳 ** “Care in the Park” – Hosted by J.C.’s Place Inc**

### *“A Moment of Care. A Lifetime of Dignity.”*

On a warm Saturday morning in August, while most of the city sleeps in or gathers at weekend brunch tables, a different kind of gathering happens under the trees of Linn Park.

Here, there are no velvet ropes or fancy menus, only folding tables, plastic bags filled with hope, and warm plates of food served with respect. This is **“Care in the Park,”** J.C.’s Place Inc.’s annual outreach event, where we meet our neighbors right where they are with open arms, without judgment.

Among those who come is *James*, a U.S. Army veteran who once led troops through the desert but now struggles to find a bed for the night. He’s proud, quiet, and hesitant until a volunteer hands him a clean shirt, a fresh meal, and offers to connect him to transitional housing. For the first time in months, James doesn’t feel invisible. He feels seen.

Across the lawn, *Angela*, a single mother and daughter of a veteran, clutches a hygiene kit and smiles as her children receive books and school supplies. Her voice cracks when she whispers, *“You don’t know what this means to us.”*

This is what **Care in the Park** is about—**restoring dignity through simple acts of kindness**. We believe every veteran deserves more than gratitude—they deserve action. Action that looks like clean clothes, a hot meal, and someone saying, *“We’re here for you.”*

For many, this event is the first step toward hope. For some, it’s the start of their journey off the street. For all, it’s a reminder that they matter.

This August 3rd, join us. Be the reason someone believes change is possible.

**Because care doesn’t need a building—it just needs a heart.**

Care In The Park

A Day Of Hope And Help In The Park

Team Members