Tag: Homeless

Helping Our Neighbors in Kalamazoo

Using a Peace with Justice grant, the Phone Ministry Project of First United Methodist Church in Kalamazoo, MI  distributed cell phones and service to over 100 of their homeless neighbors.

A deaconess in the kitchen

5loaves2fishnmi operates out of Leland Community United Methodist Church under the direction of Michelle and Bill White. This deaconess and home missioner nourish the bodies and souls in their community.

Churches assist during winter storms

United Methodist churches across the south opened shelters as winter storms left millions without water or electricity. Gifts to UMCOR’s U.S. Disaster Response #901670 will provide aid for recovery efforts.

She works to keep God happy

Her work on the streets of Dallas means life-or-death to those without shelter. The North Texas Conference recognized Bille Jean Baker’s service with God among the homeless with a Harry… Continue Reading She works to keep God happy

Dexter Deacon does ‘loaves and fishes’

Tom Snyder, a Deacon at Dexter United Methodist Church, is serving as a bridge between resources and needs of the homeless in Ann Arbor. “I like DOING Christianity,” he says.

More COVID Heroes in action

Life in Michigan has not been the same since March 24th, when Governor Gretchen Whitmer first acted for the safety of the state. United Methodists continue to be the church.

Generosity is a two-way street

Jesus demonstrated generosity. He fed 5,000 with five loaves and two fish. Community Dinners at Centenary UMC also have a way of multiplying so that many are fed.

Mitch Albom visits NOAH Project

A recent edition of Mitch Albom’s Heart of Detroit featured an interview with Amy Brown, Director of the NOAH Project at Detroit Central United Methodist Church.

Tiny Homes on parade

Detroit Tiny Homes Progressive Tour was hosted by Cass Community Social Services May 25-27.

Breaking the cycle of poverty

The project  promises something big with tiny homes that the homeless can rent to own.