KentHOPE will host its first fundraising dinner Nov. 3 at New Beginnings Christian Fellowship, 19300 108th Ave. SE, Kent.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
The dinner, which runs from 6 to 8:30 p.m., will provide an opportunity for the group to share its vision and plans for establishing a homeless center in Kent.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Guest speaker is Shon Hopwood, a convicted bank robber who became a “jailhouse lawyer” while serving time for his crimes. His memoir, “Law Man”, was published this summer. Hopwood is a Gates Public Service Law Scholar at the University of Washington and a firm believer that there is a compelling case to be made for giving people a second chance.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
KentHOPE is a partnership of faith-based groups, Seattle’s Union Gospel Mission, Valley Cities Counseling and Consultation, local community service agencies and concerned individuals. The goal of KentHOPE is to establish a homeless day center and eventually an overnight shelter in Kent.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Cost is $15 per person. Groups can sponsor a table for $150.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Reservation required in advance. To register, please contact Pat Gray at 206-817-2041 or go online to kenthope.wordpress.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n