We continue to stand in the middle of this crisis with deep faith and courage to take care of those who are vulnerable. We’ve begun intakes again, but on a limited, first-come, first-served basis, with extra precautions, and as always, love and hope.

Here is an update on our protocols:

- Intake procedures begin in the new Welcome Center and include showers, a hygiene kit, new clothes to be worn while guest clothing is washed, and a mask to put on before entering.

- We’re conducting regular and frequent disinfecting of high-touch areas (including doorknobs, surfaces, and countertops) at all locations.

- Hand sanitizer is available throughout our centers.

- Disinfecting wipes are available.

- We’re reinforcing illness prevention procedures as recommended by the medical community, including frequent handwashing, avoiding touching one’s face, and avoiding close contact with people who are sick.

- We’re instructing volunteers and employees who exhibit symptoms of illness to stay home and, when necessary, to seek professional medical care.

- We’re encouraging our elderly volunteers and those at higher risk to stay home.

- Tours of our centers will tentatively resume in June.

- We’re taking the temperatures of all guests upon entry. Those who have a fever will be given a mask and assigned to a room set aside for isolation.

- All donations are being accepted. Pick-ups will tentatively resume in July.

We are all on the front lines, and this is a tremendous opportunity to display God’s peace, provision, protection, and healing to all. Thank you for understanding, prayers, and support, and remember that “Perfect love casts out all fear” (1 John 4:18).

We are blessed to have such skilled chefs who continually work hard to keep us healthy with well-balanced and delicious meals. #everydayheros

The Center of Opportunity dining room is lovingly decorated but needs volunteers to serve with love. For information on volunteering, please visit us online at www.grmtucson.com/volunteer or call Ina at 520-740-1501 ext. 7120.