Announcements

Crazy Love Ministries 2025 Annual  Business Meeting
will be held on Monday, Dec. 01, 2025 at 7pm, Location TBD

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09/18/2025- United for Jesus, Public Thank You

United for Jesus! Thank you to the team from the Shelton Christian Church! Your monthly contribution of hygiene packages + more is greatly appreciated. We’ve enjoyed serving beside all of you at the Shelton Street Feeds this summer. 💕.

09/13/2025- Summer Scripture Challenge Continues

What an amazing time we’ve had this summer on the streets in Shelton, WA sharing & learning scripture! God continues moving hearts and saving lives! All glory to Him!
 
We’ve begun gearing up for Fall on the streets! There’s one week left of the Summer Scripture Challenge at the Shelton Street Feeds before we share, read, and learn more together about living in Jesus Christ through Crazy Love Ministries, October Proverbs Challenge, in memory of Paul Zachry and ‘Eagle’, Thomas Thompson. .

07/27/2025- Jasmine & Elijah Water Baptized

What a glorious evening! Jasmine & Elijah were water baptized, in the name of the Father, Son, & Holy Spirit! We are overjoyed that they made their confessions of faith in Jesus Christ and their commitment to follow Him, public. And yup, yup… Thanks to the hospitality of some of our extended family from the Harvest Four Square Church- there was plenty of additional fun to be had in Shelton’s Oakland Bay this evening. All Glory to God!

07/11/2025- Summer Scripture Challenge, wk 3

Congratulations 🎉 to last night’s winners of the Summer Scripture Challenge, Kenneth, Jorge & Monica! God’s Word is active & alive!

7/4/2025- Public Invite

🇺🇸 4th of July BBQ 🇺🇸  @ the SHELTON STREET FEED, 6-7:30pm. Free Dinner, God’s Word, Prayer + much more. All are welcome!

6/27/2025- Sponsor Thank You

Thank you to the sponsor who donated these bicycles for our Summer Scripture Challenge! We had a wonderful evening learning about God’s Word at the Street Feed tonight. One of the bicycles was blessed forward to a youth whose family was there to eat dinner with us tonight. Wow & Thanks Mike, for your kind generosity! You are a great example that when we get to know God through His word it ALSO benefits others. Go God!

06/19/2025- Summer Scripture Challenge

Crazy Love Ministries Summer Scripture Challenge begins at the Shelton Street Feed tomorrow night! We will go through the categories of The Word, Jesus, His Return, Christian Life.  Participates will receive a scripture verse to memorize for the following Friday when they can enter a drawing to recite the verse and win a prize. The number of prizes available will vary each week and will include items such as bicycles, camping stoves, laundry cards, stuffed back packs….

06/04/2025- Shelton's Public Camping Ordinance

05/03/2025 Sponsor Thank you!

We’d like to send a huge thank you out to our sponsors! We had a wonderful evening celebrating the work of God in the lives of so many people last night. It’s an honor to be a witness to everything He’s done through Crazy Love Ministries these last 8 years. As His servants we are so grateful for His healing and transformation of so many lives. We have faith it’s even beyond what we can see! All glory to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ!

Click Here! Crazy Love Ministries’ 8yr Anniversary Video

04/22/2025 Public Invite

On May 2, 2025 Crazy Love Ministries will be holding its 417th Shelton Street Feed! You are invited to come celebrate with us! God has made it possible for a meal + much more to be served every single Friday since May 5, 2017 to the homeless and those in need in Shelton, WA! All are welcome!

04/14/2025 Public Invite

This Friday, April 18th! Join us at the 8th annual Good Friday, Shelton Street Feed! We will celebrate what Jesus did on the cross with a special message and meal. Same time & place, 6pm-7:30pm on the corner of 7th & Franklin St in downtown Shelton, WA. All are welcome!
 
The end here is for sure. Heaven or hell is the destination. Sin is the cause, but Jesus Christ is the cure!

04/12/2025 CL M Family Reminder, Holy Week Study

Our final countdown to Easter begins! As we enter into the days of Holy Week, Palm Sunday-Resurrection Sunday, We hope you’ll follow along with us in CLM Family Connect as we read the daily scriptures outlined in this video series, Easter Explained
 
Jesus came for one purpose, for us to have the opportunity to experience a life-saving, resurrected relationship with God the Father. Which can only be done through Him, because of what He has done.
 
Jesus lived the sinless life we cannot, became the atonement for our own sin by being crucified, and then in His resurrection conquered death on our behalf.
 
Romans 10:9 NLT
[9] If you openly declare that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.
 
Colossians 2:13 NLT
[13] You were dead because of your sins and because your sinful nature was not yet cut away. Then God made you alive with Christ, for he forgave all our sins.

03/25/2025 Public Announcement

03/13/2025 Play for Crazy Love Ministries!

PLEASE SHARE!
 
Our charity is eligible through the WA State Combined Fund Drive to participate in the March Give and Go, Charitable Grant Giveaway that begins on Mar 16th! Our volunteers and supporters have the opportunity to enter Crazy Love Ministries into the running for up to $20,000 in undesignated grant money.
 
These monies could have a tremendous impact on providing more services for those living on the streets in Shelton, WA! All that is required is that our supporters follow the provided link, click ‘play the game’, then click register or log-in under ‘participant.’ Once registered please choose Crazy Love Ministries as your favorite non-profit.
 

02/15/2025 Public News Reliease

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Unlawful Destruction of Unhoused Individuals’ Homes and Property in Shelton
Shelton, WA – [February 15, 2025] – A group of individuals has been unlawfully entering private property along Highway 3 in Shelton and destroying the homes of unhoused residents. These actions are not only illegal—constituting harassment, destruction of property, breaking and entering, and theft—but they are also deeply counterproductive to the goal of addressing homelessness in our community.
 
This unauthorized group is not acting on behalf of property owners or in coordination with experienced service providers. Instead, they have entered shelters without consent, taking and discarding personal belongings, including medically necessary supplies such as prescription medications, blankets, and survival gear essential for cold weather. These actions directly violate Washington State laws, including:
 
• RCW 9A.52.080 – Criminal Trespass in the Second Degree
• RCW 9A.48.090 – Malicious Mischief in the Third Degree (Destruction of Property)
• RCW 9A.36.080 – Harassment
• RCW 9A.56.020 – Theft (Unlawful Removal of Personal Property)
 
The Consequences of Reckless Sweeps
Destroying encampments without an appropriate plan is not only unlawful—it actively worsens the crisis. When people lose access to stability, necessary medications, and mental health resources, the likelihood of substance relapse, medical emergencies, and suicide increases. The forced removal of unhoused individuals disrupts their connections to case managers, healthcare providers, and social services, making it significantly harder to help them transition into stable housing.
 
We have already seen how these knee-jerk, unauthorized sweeps do not solve the problem—they simply push encampments from one location to another. The Highway 3 “clean-up” today will become the Highway 101 and Wallace Kneeland “clean-up” tomorrow, repeating indefinitely without real solutions. Instead of addressing homelessness, these actions spread people—and the trash that inevitably accumulates—throughout the county, wasting time, resources, and tax dollars.
 
A Financially Irresponsible Approach
From a taxpayer perspective, these reckless removals make no fiscal sense. Rushed encampment sweeps require local government to spend money on short-term solutions that do not lead to better housing outcomes. Private contractors and government agencies cycle through funds while the underlying issue remains unchanged, draining public resources that could be better used for long-term solutions.
 
We already have researched, data-driven strategies in place to address homelessness. These plans were developed with the input of experts, service providers, and local leaders—but they require time and consistency to be effective. When new, ad-hoc “strategies” interfere with an existing plan mid-implementation, it wastes years of effort, salaries, and tax dollars spent developing those solutions. If we fail to follow through on our established plans, we are throwing away money while worsening the situation.
 
Intimidation and Harassment Are Not Community Solutions
This is not a community clean-up effort—it is a coordinated act of intimidation that has left unhoused residents feeling threatened. Reports indicate that members of this group have entered camps while yelling at individuals, some with their hands on firearms. These actions escalate tensions, heighten mental health emergencies, and increase the likelihood of negative interactions throughout the broader community. Sudden and violent displacement has been repeatedly shown to lead to increased crime, substance use, and emergency room visits—problems that cost taxpayers far more in the long run than a well-executed, structured housing plan.
 
Why Now? The Timing is Especially Harmful
It is unclear why these unauthorized efforts are taking place in the middle of winter, during a severe weather advisory, at a time when communities across the state are working to prevent loss of life due to extreme cold. With nighttime temperatures dropping to 21°F, local organizations are putting every available resource toward reducing deaths and medical emergencies for those sleeping outdoors. Yet, instead of working alongside nonprofits and social services, this rogue group is dismantling survival shelters and discarding essential supplies—directly undermining ongoing efforts to protect lives.
 
A Call for Real Solutions
Mason County treatment and health professionals urge those involved in these unlawful activities to stop immediately and instead work with organizations that have the knowledge, resources, and legal authority to assist effectively. Community members and property owners with concerns are encouraged to engage with trusted service providers rather than taking actions that will only prolong and worsen the crisis.
 
Signed,
Mason County Health Professionals and concerned citizens
 

02/07/2025 Condolences for the Fryer Family

 
Any loss of a young one is a community-wide tragedy! Tonight as our ministry gathers for outreach at 6pm our minds, hearts and prayers will be focused on the loved ones of Izaiha Fryer. Our condolences are with you. May the peace and comfort of Jesus Christ be with you!

02/03/2025 Volunteer of the Year, 2024

Congratulations to Brianna for being chosen as last year’s volunteer of the year!
 
For the most part, this ministry assignment chose Brianna and her siblings when their mother founded Crazy Love Ministries in 2017. As with her siblings, Brianna has spent the majority of her life involved in various ways with Crazy Love Ministries.
 
However, she fully emerged as one of the primary outreach volunteers at the Shelton Street Feeds in 2024 as a leader overseeing the Free-Table(s) Area. Which has additionally led her to becoming the primary organizer and trainer of this area.
 
Brianna’s careful consideration in getting to know those she serves expanded this area in 2024 to include handing out weekly dog food that she packages herself every week.
 
Let us not forget to mention that Brianna’s passion and enthusiasm in being a part of what God is doing to help those in our community has been contagious! She is our first youth volunteer with numerous peers showing up with interest to also participate. Crazy Love Ministries is extremely proud of Brianna and we have been inspired in being able to serve beside this next generation of community leaders and servants.

01/29/2025 Sponsor 2024 Donation Forms

Crazy Love Ministries, 2024 Sponsor Donation Forms, were mailed out on Jan 22, 2025. For donations made through FB sponsors are provided with an instant receipt and/or can get them directly through FB. If you need assistance with this process, do not receive your donation form by Jan 31, 2025 for donations you made directly to our ministry or through our website please contact our office. We will be happy to receive your call! Crazy Love Ministries office: 360-358-3355, regular office hours are Tue, Wed, Thur 9am-3pm. Thanks for your support!

01/29/2025 Go God!

Go God! Here’s a photo of some of the faces of the Crazy Love Ministries 2025 Outreach Team. As always, it’s a challenge to get all of us together at one time 🙂 We are excited God is allowing for our Street Ministry in Shelton, WA to be entering into its 8th year! We look forward to all of the new things He is going to do this year in our lives and in the lives of others through Crazy Love Ministries. It is a privilege for us to be able to serve our community! Thank you to everyone who is partnered in prayer with us and to our financial supporters. We are truly grateful! All Glory to God!

01/01/2025 Happy New Year!

12/31/2024 Happy New Year's Eve

Happy New Year’s Eve! We had a wonderful last SHELTON STREET FEED of 2024 on the 27th. As Crazy Love Ministries, moves into 2025 and our 8th yr of street outreach in Shelton, WA it is such a blessing to know with certainty that what Jesus did for us is already finished.There is no care we can have that God doesn’t already have a solution for. As The Savior He’s already taken care of everything! We are excited to continue proclaiming to our community that those who come to Him do find the greatest things they are in search of- love & freedom! Please commit with us, to set our hearts on constant celebration of King Jesus. As we delight in Him, may His Spirit grant to the church a stronger & never-fading hope for His revival of others!

Psalms 145:7 NIV
[7] They celebrate your abundant goodness and joyfully sing of your righteousness.

12/24/2024 Christmas Breakfast Feed, tomorrow!

Merry Christmas Eve! If you don’t have anywhere to be tomorrow morning, Crazy Love Ministries invites you to come celebrate with us at our annual Christmas Breakfast Feed, 10:30am at the regular Street Feed location. Breakfast? God’s word? Prayer? Eggs, Sausage, Biscuits & Gravy + lots more! All are welcome!
 
Isaiah 9:6 NIV
[6] For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

12/20/2024 Christmas Street Feed, tonight!

Christmas Street Feed tonight, 6pm! Join us for a special message, meal, caroling & gift giving. And don’t forget our celebration of Jesus will continue on Wednesday morning with Crazy Love Ministries annual Christmas Breakfast Feed, 10:30am @ the regular feed location. Please don’t spend this joyous time of the year absent from a community to celebrate it with. Jesus loves you & we are here for you! All are welcome!

12/20/2024 Sobriety for God's Glory

Sobriety for God’s Glory! Jereme has over 30 days clean & sober. After ending up hospitalized again and having a toe amputated he suddenly realized he wasn’t getting anywhere in life doing things on his own. He decided to try Gethsemane again and told us yesterday, he never wants to experience life again without Jesus! It is meaningless!
 
We got to praise God with him that he only lost a toe! Jereme recognizes the Lord’s protection was there for him even when he was going in the wrong direction. For a couple of years now it should have been an entire foot + that needed amputation. God is so, so good and Jereme is gratefully aware of it!
 
Please help our ministry with your prayer support! Do not stop short is requesting His deliverance, protection, and care for our street family! God is faithful to hear! And He does answer ❤️

12/16/2024 Christmas Outreach

Shelton Christmas STREET FEED is this Friday! Join us in celebration of the greatest love story ever told, the birth of Jesus Christ. We will enjoy an evening together with a special message, meal, caroling & gift giving. All are welcome!
 
Our celebration will continue at the Shelton Christmas BREAKFAST FEED on Christmas morning at 10:30am. It’s the most wonderful time of the year!
 
Praise be to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ for coming to earth! 🙌

12/07/2024 Public Announcement

Newest Crazy Love Ministries stat, since 2017, 2024 was the first year our board of directors was entirely female. Our team and those we serve are so grateful for the hard work of these lovely ladies! AND BEST OF ALL, they will be “on board” with us again in 2025!

2024 Annual Business Meeting/Special Meeting Results:
Executive Director, (term 01/01/25-12/31/26) Wendy Petty
Treasurer, (term 01/01/25-12/31/26) Melanie Lightbody
General Contract for Services accepted by Wendy Petty
2025 Meeting Dates:
Regular Board of Director Meetings-
May 3, 2025 @ 9:30am
Dec 1, 2025 @ 6:00pm
Team Fellowship Meetings-
Feb 8, 2025 @ 12:30pm (private invite)
Sept 6, 2025 @ 12:30pm (private invite)
Annual 2025 Business Meeting-
Dec 1, 2025 @ 7pm
As required, locations of meetings will be announced approximately 1 month prior to each date.
 
Thank you to, God and all of our sponsors whose support makes loving on Shelton’s homeless possible. Crazy Love Ministries is excited to be entering into its 8th yr of street outreach. God bless, you!

12/03/2024 Winter Needs Announcement

December is here and temperatures are dropping in Shelton, WA! We service hundreds of folks who are without indoor shelter. Please consider helping us in showing them that they are loved by donating some of the items that help them endure this hardest time of the year. To make a $ donation towards this effort you can use the donate button at the top of the page or mail a check payable to Crazy Love Ministries, PO Box 2042, Shelton, WA 98584. Be sure to mark your giving as Winter Needs. Thanks!

12/03/2024 Praise Report

Praise Report! One of our street sister’s got housing yesterday! We are so proud of her for not giving up. We credit this victory as being made possible because Jesus loves her!
“Well, finally off the streets, with a bunch of thanks for the team that supports the homeless and encourage them to best lifestyles worth living.” J.R.

12/02/2024 Children's Christmas Package Signup

There’s 1 week left to register your child(ren) in Shelton , WA for a Christmas package! You must apply before, Dec 9th at, shelton.wa.toysfortots.org or in-person at DSHS, 2505 Olympic Hwy N #440 🎁

11/14/2024 Public Thank You

Our homeless are getting so blessed this fall through many individual contributors as well as local organizations in Shelton, WA. Thank you to The Shelton Community Group & the Presbyterian Church for kick starting our fall collection of basic need items in Oct! And now, to Belco Forest Products & their employees for choosing Crazy Love Ministries as the recipient of your quarterly giving! We continue to be thrilled by the generosity of our community. Thank you to everyone who is contributing! And thank you God for blessing our community so those blessings can be extended to Shelton’s Street Family!

11/04/2024 Thanksgiving Collection

11/04/2024 Public Invite

Crazy Love Ministries annual Thanksgiving Meal will be served at the Shelton Street Feed on Friday, Nov 29th at the regular feed time & location. 6pm-7:30pm, on the corner of 7th & Franklin St in downtown, Shelton, WA. All are welcome!

9/15/2024 Fall Needs Notice

2024 in WA is in transition to its wettest and coldest months of the year! We service hundreds of folks who are without indoor shelter in Shelton, WA. Please consider helping us in showing them that they are loved by donating some of the items that help them endure this hardest time of the year. To make a $ donation towards this effort you can use the donate button found at the bottom of each website page or mail a check payable to Crazy Love Ministries, PO Box 2042, Shelton, WA 98584. Thanks!

9/13/2024 Sobriety for God's Glory

Sobriety for God’s glory! JB has 63 days sober, a new truck & homestead 😁 He’s so excited to announce that he’s been made new through Jesus Christ! Thank you Lord!

9/1/2024 Summer Sponsor Letter

Dearest Sponsors,
 
We hope that you had a blessed and favored spring and that your summer has been filled with some meaningful family time. There has been no shortage of outreach opportunities for Crazy Love Ministries!
 
May 3rd was the 7yr Anniversary Street Feed. If you were not able to join us that evening or did not have a chance to see the photos that were shared on our Facebook page there is a video on our website, under the Sponsor’s tab. Halfway through the video is the testimony of Autumn Hughes. A woman whose life God saved and then rescued off the streets in Shelton. This video brings attention to some of the special moments at the anniversary feed and provides a good idea of what happens at the Shelton Street Feed. If you have not attended a feed before we encourage you to do so! Please come to experience firsthand your donations at work!
 
We unexpectedly received a new grill in June! From a sponsor in the Thurston Co. area. One of the highlights of every summer for those we serve, is being able to BBQ directly at the feed site. Additionally, it is always touching when folks outside the Shelton area are investing.
 
Sadly, on the last day of June, Daniel Yerkan, whose life was connected to all of us because of this ministry passed away. One of the good things that immediately came from his passing was God brining his family and our extended community together in the largest outreach event that Crazy Love Ministries has ever hosted. After honoring Danny Yerkan with the sharing of his life story, God’s word, and live music we served over 200 meals at his Celebration of Life. At a regular feed we serve 120 meals. It was a privilege to share with so many folks that Danny would want them to come to believe in his favorite verse, John 14:6. “Jesus answered, ‘I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.’”
 
In July, we celebrated and shared the hope that is found in Jesus Christ alongside other local ministries, and churches at Hope Fest 2024. It was the first combined, Christian outreach for our community since Covid 19. It was a day filled with live music, testimonies, food, resources, activities, and prayer for all attendees to enjoy. Everything was free! We appreciate the efforts that Gethsemane Ministries put into organizing this event and we are praying for its continued annual success.
 
Our aim in everything God allows Crazy Love Ministries to do is to bring honor and glory to our Lord, Jesus Christ. Your continued prayer and financial support help make this possible. Thank you! We appreciate you!
 
God bless you,
 
Wendy Petty
Crazy Love Ministries
Exec. Dir.

8/25/2024 Chris & Michell Baptized

Oh, what a happy day it was! We love these beautiful people. Thank you Jesus for washing our sin away!

8/18/2024 Upcoming Baptisms

What a blessing it is to get to spend time on Sundays with this beautiful family! 💕 Thank you, Jesus! Chris & Michell will be getting baptized next Sun, Aug 25th at New Hope’s Lake Day. Join us for service, water baptisms, & a picnic lunch. 11am, Mason Lake, 1052 E Mason Lake Dr W, Grapeview, WA 98546 All are welcome!

07/15/2024 Public Invite, Daniel Yerkan

Daniel Yerkan, Feb 18, 1983-Jun 30, 2024. You are invited to celebrate with us the life of Danny on Friday, July 26, 2024 at 6:30pm. Location: Shelton Street Feed, corner of 7th & Franklin St in downtown, Shelton, WA. A meal and time for fellowship will immediately follow. All are welcome!

07/02/204 Daniel Yerkan

We are saddened to publicly share that Daniel Yerkan passed away on Sun morning, Jun 30, 2024. We are sending our condolences to Danny’s family & loved ones! Please keep them all in your prayers. There will be a celebration of life for him at an upcoming Shelton Street Feed. Details will be provided shortly!

05/23/2024 Public Announcement

Join us on Monday, Dec 2, 2024 (Location TBD) for Crazy Love  Ministries 2024 Annual Business Meeting. On the agenda this year is election and/or reelection of our Executive Director and the board of director position of Treasurer. Both terms of position will begin on Jan 1, 2025 and end on Dec 31, 2026. If you would like to be considered for one of these positions, please send a letter of interest and your resume to crazyloveshelton@gmail.com by Monday, Nov 4, 2024.

05/07/2024 Public Thank You, Shelton Walmart

This is the 2nd haul of food our org. has received as a result of the efforts of the Shelton Walmart food drive for Crazy Love Ministries ! Our President, Cheryl Phipps is a proud employee of this local retailer who takes value in supporting the efforts of their employees who are investing volunteer hours in their community.

04/22/2024 Public Invite

Join us on Friday, May 3rd at 6pm to 🥳 celebrate the 7yr Anniversary of the Shelton Street Feeds! You will find us in downtown Shelton in the parking lot next door to Mason Transit, on the corner of 7th & Franklin St. We will provide our guests with a Cinco De Mayo feast + much more, in honor of the first feed on May 5, 2017. All are welcome!

04/22/2024 Donation Opportunity

04/08/2023 Shelton Team in Olympia, 2017

7 years ago today, the original Shelton Street Feed team got to serve and be mentored by Crazy Faith Outreach at the Olympia Street Feed. It’s unreal that Crazy Love Ministries will be celebrating 7 years of Street Feeds in Shelton on the 1st Friday in May. Go God!

04/08/2024 Praise Report

We continue to celebrate that George, Shelly & Cody are no longer living in this vehicle! They have been off the streets since Dec 30th. They are cherishing this new season of stability and the comforts of the home that God blessed them with this year! Thank you, Lord! And Thank you to the three of them for being evidence to others that when you place your faith in God He generously rewards those who remain committed in heart. Good job on not giving up!

03/23/2024 Holy Week

As we enter into resurrection week it is important to remember why Crazy Love Ministries exists! It is plain and simple; Jesus Christ has saved our lives! And God wants His message of good news multiplied!
 
Through the sufferings of Jesus Christ, our team members have experienced the full pardon into eternal life that is offered to the entire world. Our repentant belief in Jesus Christ, has risen us to life. We have faith He conquered for us what we could not! Hallelujah!
 
Jesus Christ is the only Conqueror of worldly influence and the only Defeater of death! Praise be to Him, that we are no longer captives to the shame and guilt of sin which was leading us into deeper suffering and ultimately, to death.
 
We will continue to share the eternal benefit found in believing in Jesus Christ. His crucifixion and resurrection annihilate the death sentence sin cursed humankind with.
 
It is also for YOU that God sentenced Himself to death! AND THEN RAISED HIMSELF from DEATH! Why? So that you can be raised into LIFE and dwell WITH HIM! FOREVER!
 
We invite you to follow along with us this week through this devotional. Together, we will reflect on what Jesus accomplished. We also, hope to celebrate with you in person at this week’s Good Friday, Shelton Street Feed!

03/22/2024 Announcement of CLM's new Secretary

It’s a pleasure to introduce you to Crazy Love Ministries, newest board of director (secretary), Rhonda Dagais-Stevens! We are so excited Rhonda will be serving with our team in this capacity. She joined our team in 2020 as one of the primary volunteers at the Mason County Warming Center.
What she’d like you to know about herself,
 
“At the age of 28 I became aware of my desires to help others. God has always provided more than enough for me. At that time, I decided it was single parents I could give to.
 
I opened a daycare and took on helping the low-income world. In addition to providing 3 daily meals and 2 snacks to the daycare children and their parents(s) I took additional food to these families. Many of the children I helped care for had parents struggling with addiction. I then had the opportunity to foster twin boys which allowed me to see the full effects of parental addiction.
 
This is the course God put me on that has led me to serving with Crazy Love Ministries. I’m thankful I can continue feeding the needy and intervening for the addicts in our communities through the efforts of Crazy Love Ministries.
 
How does God’s love abide in anyone who has the world’s goods and sees a brother or sister in need yet refuses to help? Little children, let us love not in words, but in truth and action. 1 John 3:17-18″

03/20/2024 Announcement, Board of Director Resignation

It’s with mixed emotions Crazy Love Ministries announces. that after 5yrs of serving with our team, Dan Bryan, has resigned as our board of director, Secretary.
 
Dan is looking forward to pursuing ministry opportunities in his hometown of Olympia. He states, “It is with a mixture of sadness and excitement for the future that I am tendering my resignation. I have enjoyed my time with Crazy Love and feel that I have received far more than I ever could have given. I will treasure the opportunities to serve and the friendships I have made all of my life.”
 
Dan will be greatly missed, and we all agree that the friendships that have been built through serving our Lord together will remain forever. We look forward to being witnesses to what Dan gets to do next.
 
Shortly, Crazy Love Ministries will have the honor of introducing our new Secretary, Rhonda Dagais-Stevens!

03/18/2024 Public Invite

It’s time to celebrate resurrection weekend! Join us for Crazy Love Ministries 7th annual, Good Friday Shelton Street Feed. We’ll dine together on God’s Word (special Easter message) & some amazing food + much more! All are welcome!

Friday, March 29, 2024 @ 6pm
Corner of 7th & Franklin St, Shelton, WA

03/16/2024 Sponsor Letter

Dearest Sponsors,
 
Crazy Love Ministries is entering into its 7th year of Street Ministry in Shelton, WA! Our team has been so privileged to serve the Lord and others through this ministry.  As we followed the Lord into fully ministering outdoors again in 2023, the praise reports did not decrease.
 
We realized, once again, how vital being directly on the streets and in the camps is. It’s important for those struggling in our community to have the opportunity to know God by experiencing first-hand the distance His great love for them is willing to go. As individuals in our Street Family become interested and ready for growth in their lives, we want them to have total confidence that they are never alone.
 
Posted are just a few of the photo glimpses of the 2023 miracles our amazing God performed in the lives of those we serve and how much impact your support for our ministry is having. These individuals are among those who you have helped to become sober today & placed into housing. Go God!
 
God’s heart is that none should perish, and our team will continue to trust Him to complete the work He has called us to. It remains an honor and privilege to bring His presence and love directly into our streets and your continued prayer and financial support makes this possible. It is appreciated, beyond measure!
 
God bless you,
 
Wendy Petty
Exec. Dir

03/16/2024 VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR 2023, Cheryl Phipps

Cheryl joined the efforts of Crazy Love Ministries in May of 2017. She has been known to share; she is without doubt that God has called her to street ministry for as long as He makes it possible.
 
In addition to being the Shelton Street Feed, lead food server, Cheryl has actively participated on the Crazy Love Ministries Board of Directors as President since 2019. Her dedication, commitment, and willingness to be a strong teammate and to love others well  is invaluable to the works of this ministry.

03/16/2024 Donald Morlan, Shelton, WA

We appreciate the privilege we had to know and to love Donnie Morlan! It wasn’t just yesterday and today during the public gatherings that his families thought of him. Crazy Love Ministries looks forward to continuing our mission, as Donnie’s Street Family, to bring forth the greatest Love and the only Everlasting Hope, Who is Jesus Christ, to our community in Shelton, WA

03/12/2024 Chris Stitt, Shelton WA

Chris! You made your mark in our hearts, (Jonathan Christopher Stitts)! Our time knowing you was far too short, but our hope for you in Jesus Christ will not be diminished. 

02/24/2024 Sheltered by Hope

Mary’s book has been published! Her willingness to publicly share her personal struggle with homelessness in her autobiography, Sheltered by Hope, is helping to change more lives.
 
I met Mary May in 2017 when I started Crazy Love Ministries, a Shelton, WA–based nonprofit that provides outreach services to the homeless. Mary’s passion to advocate for those who are living in a situation similar to what she went through became contagious. She has been one of my biggest encouragers! Mary is a constant reminder to my husband and I of the importance of remaining steadfast to go the distance to love others in our community.
 
Homelessness is an extremely complex topic. Everyone is valuable and has a story. A tremendous blessing that’s being produced by Mary’s courage to share her own story is that more of the population has the opportunity to grow in their knowledge and compassion for the homeless residents in their communities. We greatly appreciate efforts such as Mary’s that can strengthen unity across social divides.
 
Mary also directed a short film, Homeless Men, the Real Survivors. This film features the stories of some men who were living on the streets in San Deigo, CA. The same streets Mary was saved from.
 
You can arrange to purchase a signed copy of Mary’s book for $20 by contacting our ministry at, 360-358-3355 or at, crazyloveshelton@gmail.com. All monies go directly to, Mary May! Her book is also available for purchase through Amazon and her film can be viewed on YouTube.

02/12/2024 Jack Johnston, Shelton, WA

We are honored in helping Jack Johnston’s family raise the needed monies to make his last requests possible.

Jack Johnston was an easy going, kind hearted man who befriended our ministry team in 2019. A highlight of his week was spending his Friday evenings with us at the Shelton Street Feeds. Jack was not homeless, but spent most of his life living below the poverty level.
 
This did not prevent him from extending help to his adult-children when needed and to others. Multiple individuals resided on his personal property. Our ministry had the privilege of making weekly visits to bring prayer and food to his homesteaders. Jack’s smile and upbeat spirit will be greatly missed by our team and the attendees of the Shelton Street Feeds.
 
Jack died on, Jan 29, 2024 at the age of 88. He was proceeded in death by his wife, Mary. His last request was that his ashes be spread with hers. Jack’s family is in need of help for his cremation expenses. All proceeds paid in his honor will go directly to the funeral home.
 

A celebration of life will be held for Jack Johnston on Fri, Feb. 23rd at the Shelton Street Feed, 6pm, corner of 7th & Franklin St in downtown, Shelton, WA. 

Please consider giving and we also appreciate your prayer support for his family and loved ones as they adjust to his absence.

02/11/2024 Donald Morlan, Shelton, WA

Dear Addict,
 
We know your pain has deceived you into thinking you are beyond help. We know you feel worthless, hopeless, alone, bitter, and full of shame. We know you’ve lost sight of the REAL you, but we have not!
 
We only see you as the beautiful, wonderfully made person God has created you to be. You are loved and worth fighting for! Until you have the courage to ask for help from the One Who can take your addiction away we will not stop fighting for you!
 
We will not waiver in our faith that our Lord Jesus Christ can heal your pain and save you! We will NOT stop asking Him to do this for you!
 
In His Love,
The Crazy Love Ministries Team
-In memory of Donnie Morlan

01/20/2024 Sobriety for His Glory

For God’s glory! Dakota has been off of the streets in Shelton, WA & sober x160 days! We had a wonderful time visiting with him. God’s word is alive & active! Making him stronger & stronger, day by day. Thank you Jesus for the work you are doing in this young man!

01/09/2024 Your Help is Needed

Let’s work together to help those on the streets in Shelton, WA to  prepare for this weekend’s In coming cold temperatures. If you have extra blankets, sleeping bags, coats? We’re inviting the community to show up at Friday’s Shelton Street Feed with anything you’d like to give away. Corner of 7th & Franklin St, 6-7pm. Please share!

01/01/2024 Happy New Year!

Happy New Year! Reminder, God is in the business of always doing something new in our lives! We are looking forward to what He has in store for everyone in 2024.
 
‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭43:19‬ ‭NIV‬‬
[19] See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.

12/31/2023 Sobriety for His Glory

Another victory won in 2023, for God’s glory! This beautiful mama has been clean & sober for 9 months and has been reunited with baby, Isaac. Thank you, Lord!! 🙌 ALL things are possible with Jesus Christ!

12/4/2023 Christmas Packages

Crazy Love Ministries is currently in need of gloves, coats, and Christmas candy to complete the Christmas Packages that will be given out at the SHELTON CHRISTMAS STREET FEED on Fri, Dec. 22nd and at the SHELTON CHRISTMAS BREAKFAST FEED on, Mon, Dec. 25th. If you are able to donate these items or anything else towards this effort please call us at, 360-358-3355 to schedule your donation drop off or pick up. OR make a $ donation by using the donate button on the bottom of our website pages and mark it “Christmas Giving”. Thanks!

11/28/2023 Giving Tuesday

It’s that time of year again to give big to one or more of the local nonprofits that are making a difference in your community! By choosing to give to Crazy Love Ministries, this GivingTuesday, you are helping to get hope out to those in need on the streets in Shelton, WA and people moving in the direction towards housing. Please share!

DONATE TO: Crazy Love Ministries.