The Poor: Mead Valley Ministry

verse:  He defended the cause of the poor and needy, and so all went well. Is that not what it means to know me?" declares the LORD. Jeremiah 22:16

fact: Of the homeless population in Riverside County, 46% are white, 18% are children, 26% are families.

challenge: see the poor as human beings with rich cultural and personal stories, people with hopes and dreams, tragedies and triumphs and to love them first and then listen to them.

Change Opportunities

· Educate yourself about local poverty related issues

www.riversideca.gov

http://changed.thegrove.cc/index.php/resources

· Pray for an opportunity to befriend someone in need and ask God how you can best serve them

· Donate needed items such as food, furniture and clothing This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

· Serve dinner, deliver food, or sort donations at CrossWinds with your little church, family or individually.

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· Offer your job expertise at the Access Center

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· Help with Kid’s Ministry at CrossWinds

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· Medical professionals serve with Health in Motion

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Partnerships for Change

CrossWinds: A church in Mead Valley committed to loving and serving their poor neighbors

Riverside Access Center: A one-stop resource for meeting the practical needs of the poor.

Riverside Street Team: daily outreach providing client services focused on the hard-to-reach poor.

Health in Motion: A mobile medical clinic serving local shelters