This is excellent news although old news. I stay as far away from C.A.R.E as I can but, while working on another post about Sheridan (Svali) and C.A.R.E I came across this post.
C.A.R.E. should cease to exist. Next Tuesday I’ll post more in depth my opinions on why C.A.R.E. shouldn’t be a place for survivors to go. I’m glad Riverhouse is no longer there. Sheridan (Svali) knew about it and the address to Riverhouse was posted many years before under Sheridan Waldrop (2014). In a previous post I didn’t post this information because I was unaware Riverhouse had closed.
Cheryl Knight
August 5 ·
For your information! For people who know CARE Inc.
Recently, several people have shared with Jo and I that they have heard “CARE is closing down”. I’d like to assure people that CARE is NOT closing down. We have and are undergoing some changes, but we are still serving survivors and the church through counseling, advocacy, resources and education. Here’s an update on CARE’s activities for everyone:
- Jo is still seeing clients. She is returning to a full client load after having taken time off to take care of her mother, and is glad to be doing prayer ministry again. If you need a session, don’t hesitate to contact CARE’s office to schedule time.
- Jo is still training others in prayer ministry. At present, CARE has two interns who are also trained in EMDR and social work.
- CARE is producing new resources and making old resources easier to access. Many of the old articles from CARE Packaging are now available on Amazon Kindle, and old and new videos will soon be available for purchase on the CARE website. New articles, prayers and books are also in the process of being written.
- CARE is organizing workshops and conferences. CARE has recently met with or been in calls with various groups to discuss collaborations that would increase resources for survivors and their supporters. In addition, CARE has two conferences in the works for 2019 (one on the west coast and the other in Michigan).
The biggest change that CARE has undergone recently is that, as of mid-July 2018, the Riverhouse is no longer a residence for survivors. CARE intends that, in the future, the Riverhouse will be used as a place where people can come for retreats and training. We are still using the Riverhouse as a place where community meets for Torah study and other events.
Community life still continues. Manna congregation meets on Friday evening and is open to guests, and so is our weekly Torah study on Saturdays. Community members receive prayer ministry and have access to a fully-equipped classroom at the Warehouse. They volunteer their services in various ways at CARE, such as creating a garden, leading Torah study, making videos, presenting at conferences and organizing a garage sale.
Also, CARE definitely does NOT have any plans for closing down anytime in the near future. Please keep us and all the people we serve in your prayers!
Jo Getzinger, President
Cheryl Knight, Vice President
Svali is a fraud 