“What’s driving me is the human crisis,” says Wagers. “People are living under overpasses and going to the bathroom outside in one of the richest nations of the world. The church has to be a witness.”
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Ministry Turns Vacant Hospital into Refuge for Poor
A new transitional facility for homeless families has opened in Kansas City, Missouri, and is extending the love of Christ to those in need.
Rhode Island Church Pleads with City to Continue Meeting in Park
A church congregation that meets in a Providence, Rhode Island park is seeking permission to continue to meet there, despite the city’s demand to meet elsewhere.
Yes, You are Called to Help the Man Who Doesn't Help Himself
The “undeserving poor" don't appear to work hard enough to help themselves. But it is not our job to choose who deserves help.
For Some Churches, Food Trucks are a Vehicle for Serving the Poor
Some Texas churches are using food trucks to minister to their communities.
5-Year-Old Feeds, Prays with Homeless Man in Waffle House
A 5-year-old boy made national headlines this week for an act of kindness toward a homeless man.
Pastor Embarks on 200-Mile Journey to Raise Money for Homelessness
A pastor in Michigan is currently on a 200-mile walk to raise money for homeless people in his community.
Tim Tebow to Help Salvation Army Raise Money for Florida Homeless
Celebrity athlete Tim Tebow is reportedly taking part in an initiative to raise money for the homeless population in Manatee County, Florida.
No Sprinklers Required: How One Church Kept Homeless People Off Church Steps
St. Mary’s Cathedral in San Francisco is getting bad press this week over a sprinkler system it installed to keep homeless people from sleeping on church grounds.
San Francisco Cathedral Denies Drenching Homeless People with Sprinklers was Intentional
A church in San Francisco says it will uninstall its sprinkler system after news broke that St. Mary’s Cathedral had installed the system to keep homeless from sleeping on the property.
