January 25, 2019
VIDEO: Paula’s Story
Project Jordan program is really focused on home visits. And so that's a great opportunity to build a relationship with a family...
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January 23, 2019
VIDEO: De’Niece’s Story
True poverty is defined as being unloved, unwanted, uncared for. When I looked to Shepherd, I had to own it. I was living in poverty. Before, I wouldn't have said I was living in poverty. The reality is I was...
January 23, 2019
VIDEO: Joe’s Story
I think you got to understand what people are coming from and how you can help them best, because it's not easy growing up over here. And a lot of people don't understand that. I would say without Pastor Jay and Shepherd, I probably wouldn't...
January 23, 2019
VIDEO: Luis’ Story
You know, our kids they don't come to afterschool program because of the clubs, they come because of the relationships...
January 11, 2019
VIDEO: Shepherd Christmas Store
Today, we're setting up for the Christmas Store. We take down our normal classrooms and normal uses of the building, and we transform it into a store that families are able to come and shop for their kids...
November 19, 2018
Happy Thanksgiving!
So, it is Thanksgiving. We have so much to be thankful for. Whenever I am having a bad day, I take a short walk through our building to see the faces of our students and neighbors. When I do this, I am reminded about how blessed...
September 24, 2018
Partnerships matter
We are excited to be partnering with Kids, Inc. to help them start an after-school program in Fountain Square. By sharing our supportive material and a staff member, we are able to help them start serving urban students in an area that we don't touch....
September 24, 2018
Partnering to Tackle the Big Issues
Mario Morino says in his book, “Leap of reason,” “The great organizations are those who tackle issues bigger than themselves and partner with others to tackle it.” Partnerships are a key part of Shepherd Community. One great partner is Community East Hospital. In an attempt to better...
August 22, 2018
Back to school
Our school year programs are back in gear. Every day, over 400 students are touched by the ministry of Shepherd Community Center. Really, we are a funnel for friends like you and our neighbors. Together we make a great team to enable families to break the...