Mission meets in couple’s home, practices serving others and promoting common good -- Most folks invariably have become members of families other than those into which they were born or have created. A work family who shares office space may also go to the same gym, but chances are they may not attend the same house of worship or have children attending the same … [Read more...]
Poverty ministry shifts toward holistic approach
“Paradigm shift.” This is how Dottie Achmoody describes the current state of OPEN M. For most of its 46-year history, the ministry has provided free food and medical care to the needy, along with many other critical programs. CEO Achmoody explains how post-recession funding has caused the organization to take a critical look at it’s services, which recently expanded to … [Read more...]