homeless ministry
Light of Life Rescue Mission
There are so many people in the world who are hungry and lost in need of love and care. The Light of Life Rescue Mission meets the immediate needs of homeless men, women, and children while empowering them to transform their lives. Light of Life’s tagline is where hope and healing meet. This redemptive nonprofit…
Read MoreBombas
To begin, I am not sponsored by Bombas, but I sure as heck would LOVE to be! By far, this brand creates the most comfortable and durable sock. Not only do they make all types of socks, but also underwear, T-shirts, and slippers. They are more on the higher end of the everyday essentials, but…
Read MoreThe Purpose Hotel
The Purpose Hotel is an inspiring endeavor, it is truly an engine for change. Started by Jeremy Cowart, a freelance photographer had many hotel experiences traveling for his job. Jeremy was inspired by his experiences to develop a hotel, that through hospitality, made an impact on many different levels just by staying in one…
Read MoreNew Story: 3D Houses
In class, we watched a video from the Company New Story. They are a non-profit company who has many donors through Praxis to help communities fight homelessness. Their website says that they have donors called The Builders who pay for the operational expenses, so they can continue to serve and build houses. What makes them…
Read MoreThe Purpose Hotel: Intentional Hospitality
Purposeless Hotels Most of us have stayed in a hotel before. Maybe it was for a vacation, during a move, or while on a road trip. But that hotel was nothing more than a utility to us; it was just somewhere to stay. There are thousands of hotels in America and around the world that…
Read MoreRedemptive Entrepreneurship-Esther Homes
As a great sign of redemptive entrepreneurship, Amber Hornsby and Rachel Hanus have created this organization called Esther Homes. Their main goal and purpose for creating and furnishing these homes is to give places for pregnant women and women with children who are homeless a place to live. First off, as a mother or soon…
Read MoreMatthew 25
Simple acts of service are often underrated in western culture. As a senior, it’s easy for me to think and hope big, and hope I will have a big impact for the kingdom of God. If there is a time where I will do something crazy, or cool, or bring about some change, then awesome.…
Read MoreSunday Breakfast Mission
Sunday Breakfast Mission is a homeless shelter in Wilmington, Delaware that provides the local homeless population with food and housing. The mission started out as a a shelter in 1894 and has branched out to now offer medical services, women’s ministries, as well as Sunday school for children. The non-profit organization balances the spiritual and…
Read MoreCommunity Impact Through Entrepreneurship
Every business has opportunities for redemptive impact. Your business does not have to be a non-profit or charity to help people with their physical and spiritual needs. Lamon Luther of Atlanta, Georgia, is a furniture company. Making wooden furniture may not seem to be a “high calling,” but Lamon Luther believes all vocations have value.…
Read MoreEvery Shelter – Scott Key
While a college student at Rice University Scott Key, along with the help of another student founded Every Shelter. The two young men saw the problem of shelter for displaced individuals across the globe, and came up with a solution. Every Shelter is a non profit designed to provide relief goods to those living in…
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