Sisters find joy at Friendship House

Sisters find joy at Friendship House

Makaila Reed and her sisters know how dangerous their streets once were and how tempting it has been for other young people to join gangs and get caught up in a life of violence and crime. That’s why the girls and their mother never take it for granted that today they...
“I am one of the luckiest women you know”

“I am one of the luckiest women you know”

“I am one of the luckiest women you know!” By Claudia Oliver I am one of the luckiest women you know!  It was April 1994 when my husband took me to meet Mack McCarter.  He was outlining a way to save our civilization through intentional caring...

Everyone Deserves a Second Chance

Sometimes it’s difficult to measure the success of what we do at Community Renewal. After an incident in Allendale, Emmitt Welch, Community Coordinator Allendale Youth, was able to see how effective our program is to those who are impacted the most by it. Three weeks...
Meet LaSherrica Burkes

Meet LaSherrica Burkes

LaSherrica Burkes has been attending the Allendale Friendship House after-school programs for the past five years. “I like the environment,” said LaSherrica. “It’s safe. Not only do you come here to meet new people, but you learn about God...
Love Wins Out In West Morningside

Love Wins Out In West Morningside

Charlotte Jones Love Wins Out In West Morningside The wailing of police sirens, the shouting across the street, the crashing of glass. Charlotte Jones had heard enough. But instead of hiding behind locked doors, she opened them and neighbors went out to meet the...