In an article in the Philadelphia Inquirer, Alfred Lubrano asks the question, “Is the ‘war on poverty’ a success…?”
To write about the Fairhill neighborhood he came to visit Crossroads to see how poverty looks on the front lines. Read the article to hear what Pastor Juan and Sandra have to say.
Check out this article from the Philadelphia Inquirer on our ministry with ex-offenders!
Christ Centered Church, a Mennonite congregation in the heart of a rough North Philadelphia neighborhood once called the Badlands, offered temporary housing to troubled ex-offenders. Muldor figured he could finagle a spot in the program, get a roof over his head, and keep on using. He was right, to a point.
The Rev. Juan Marrero picked him up to take him to his new digs, and headed south — straightaway to Gaudenzia Together House, an alcohol and drug treatment center on Spring Garden Street. “And he left me there,” said Muldor, foiled by, of all people, a man of God.
Read the full article:
Philadelphia Inquirer: A Fairhill church is redemption central for ex-offenders
On Sunday, January 21, East Swamp Mennonite Church honored Miss Darlene for 50 years of service at Crossroads!
The church also presented checks for $5,500 to Miss Darlene and to Crossroads from donations at their Christmas Eve Program.
Also attending were Crossroads Board Members; Ben Kunkle from East Swamp, Rod Rush, Fred Kauffman, and Jay Johnson.
Many thanks, East Swamp, for your faithful support of Crossroads!