(LEX 18) — "I've been through cold weather, but people out here on the streets they don't deserve to be pushed away," says Mark Ruthford who is currently unhoused.
With temperatures remaining low in and around Lexington, Mark is one of many being helped at Catholic Action Center. With the cold weather, the Catholic Action Center also uses the Compassionate Caravan to reach out to more unhoused people.
The Compassionate Caravan can provide a warm meal and warm clothes and show support to others. Ginny Ramsey, the Co-Founder of Catholic Action Center, says, "Every time it is cold. The caravan is out looking for folks who may need some assistance."
Mark Rutherford knows what it is like to be out in this weather. He might have been in jail if it hadn't been for the Catholic Action Center providing support. Not for doing something wrong but to avoid the cold weather.
Ginny puts into words that help put things into perspective, "At night when you're going to bed tonight. You're warm in your bed. Know that there are people out there who aren't, and to whatever god you pray. Say a prayer."
The Catholic Action Center is there to help provide support in any way possible.
