Instead of asking people to come to their church for a hot meal, Emmanuel Episcopal operated a free hot dog cart around the city to feed those experiencing homelessness.
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A church turns their parking lot into a free-of-cost auto repair shop twice a year to ensure those with limited resources have safe and well-functioning vehicles.
A comedian-turned-pastor opened an alcohol-free comedy club in his church's basement to support the sober community.
When a church invites a line dancing group to use its basement for practice, a mutually beneficial relationship develops.
A chance encounter with a man experiencing homelessness led to a comprehensive church-based ministry to help the most vulnerable in the community.
A Detroit church has created a community haven where visitors can not only find spiritual support and connection, but can clean their clothes, too.
In an effort to make amends, the Episcopal Diocese of Maryland established a $1 million reparations fund to benefit Black communities.
When a church member deeded a large plot of land to his church, the congregation leased 80 acres for solar farms, leading to a surplus of income and the Gratitude Project.
A church and mosque collaborate to power—and empower—their neighborhood by installing solar panels on the church roof.
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