Omaha Catholic Worker Needs this House!

From Jerry Ebner:

Dear Friends of the Omaha Catholic Worker:

We soon celebrate the beginning of our 6th year as a Catholic Worker Community for the Works of Mercy.

We dream the impossible dream. All things with God are possible.

We pray earnestly that someone (or a group of someones) would be able to purchase this house for us as a free-will donation—OR--purchase this house and sell it back to us on a “rent-to-own” or other similar contract arrangement.

House Description
Along with a statue of our Blessed Mother, the house, located at 4816 S 13^th Street, has 5-plus bedrooms and was recently described as: “A stunning brick Tudor, perfect for large family (or daycare). 5 bdr, 5 bths, 21 x 23 deck w/private backyard for entertaining. Non conforming bdr in basement, formal DR & large eat in kitchen. Newly updated, 2 fireplaces, 2 furn & cent air thermo controlled. Backyard & garden area backing to wooded area. Master bdr w/powder room, opens to 2^nd floor balcony w/view of Missouri river. Close to downtown.

With this house the Omaha Catholic Worker could far better serve the growing poor community in the Omaha area.  We could also start a Creighton University Student Live-in Volunteer program for three students in exchange for the students’ room and board.  This would simultaneously give these students an immersion experience in the Works of Mercy and expand our ministry to the poor.

The asking-price for the property had been $239,500 before it was taken off the market by its owners. (The current owners are a family with five children that wants to move to a place with more yard space for the children.) 

Even though the house has is no longer on the market, the owners, Dave and Melia Vankat, recently sent this email.

Dear Mr. Ebner, We received your letter today regarding our property at 4816 S. 13^thSt.  At this time, our house is off the market, but we would still consider selling it. If you would like to make us an offer, we would be willing to listen. Please let us know your thoughts and we'll go from there. Many blessings!Dave and Melia Vankat 

Are we dreaming the impossible dream? YES!  Do we believe in Angels on Earth? Yes we do!

Pray for this miracle with us, and contact us if you can help.

Pax et Bonum,

Jerry Ebner

Omaha Catholic Worker

Jerry Ebner

1104 N. 24th St. Omaha, Nebraska USA 68102

www.omahacatholicworker.com

Email: cwomaha@gmail.com

402- 502- 5887