Help the Homeless OFF THE STREETS One Person at a Time, by Deacon Michael J. Oles

Development, editing, design/layout, and production by Alice S. Morrow Rowan

"This book introduces one way that people in Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and California are already helping individuals and families move OFF THE STREETS and into homes of their own. We share our story with the hope that, when you see how easy it is, you will be inspired to start a chapter of OFF THE STREETS in your own community." ~ From back cover of Help the Homeless OFF THE STREETS One Person at a Time

All royalties from the sale of this book go directly to security deposits for homeless persons coming OFF THE STREETS.

"This book is awesome and has everything I look for and more as an avenue to teach how a heart changes, how God molds a person and uses them to do His will. It's a great introduction to OFF THE STREETS for people whom God has been speaking to about the homeless in our nation. It will help to facilitate movement in a stagnant world that doesn't know what to do with our friends the homeless." Bill Wright, OTS Huntington Beach, CA

“A fine telling of the OTS story.” George Stadler, OTS Lancaster

"I am still continually inspired by what you have done—or rather, by what God has done through you. The book is excellent. It is very practical and gives people a concrete, step-by-step plan to build an OTS chapter in their city. I'm quite sure this will lead to many more homeless getting OFF THE STREETS!" Fr. Joseph Gill, St. Mary Parish, Bethel, CT

"I probably learned as much about you as a brother as I did about your work with the homeless. A well written, compelling story, and sure to help those who are looking at helping others in need." Jack Oles, CMSAF (Ret.)

"An inspirational story that needs to be shared, this book conveys a powerful message." Deacon Kevin Moore, OTS Bridgeport, CT

"Compelling, focused, and instructional—as well as heart pulling!" Thomas Carr, OTS Lancaster, PA

“What an inspirational story. I have no doubt this will be used as a primer for many communities around the country to help those in need.” Vince Oles, architect, Salt Lake City, UT

"So inspiring. With the help of the Holy Spirit, OTS is already saving people and, God willing, will spread across the country." Dorothy Hayes, Torrington, CT

“Without your commitment and dedication to this effort we would not have moved as many households into permanent housing as we have in the past year. I commend you on your ease of process and the flexibility and speed at which this can happen. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts and pray that this teamwork continues on for as long as there are folks in need.” Doug Hopwood, Tabor Community Services, Lancaster, PA

"Brought me to tears a few times and certainly convicted me to help the homeless even more. This book will be great to spread the OTS concept to other cities!" Larry Burns, OTS Huntington Beach, CA

“The idea behind OFF THE STREETS is such a simple one: that homeless people with a source of income can rapidly escape homelessness and get into a place of their own. We’ve turned this idea into a reality. We’ve found out what works and what does not work. We’ve built a good foundation, and now it’s time for others who have received the calling to follow in our foot-steps.” Joe Simons, OTS Danbury, CT

"The narrative of the author's own faith journey has been merged nicely with the stories of those who are homeless. The Gospel theme of caring for the weak, the vulnerable, and the poor resonates throughout. What a powerful and beautiful ministry!" Deacon Peter Jupin, St. John Neumann Catholic Church, Lancaster, PA

"I will never forget how we were so discouraged in trying to find someone who could help us to meet the faces of the homeless. We had tried every organization but no one would help. It was at a lunch meeting that Deacon Mike Oles’s name came to me like a bolt of lightning. I knew if I called him, he would be the one. I am grateful that we were able to meet so many of those who were helped to get OFF THE STREETS, to be safe and sound and finally comfortable." Pat Postiglione, Director of Religious Education, Bridgeport, CT

Endorsements from pp. ii–iii in Help the Homeless OFF THE STREETS One Person at a Time, by Deacon Michael J. Oles, Not Forgotten Publications, May 2014. Copyright © 2014 by OFF THE STREETS INC.