8th Street Mission for Jesus Christ http://8thstreetmission.org/blog Tue, 05 Jan 2010 22:21:53 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 Welcome to the 8th Street Mission! http://8thstreetmission.org/blog/?p=1 http://8thstreetmission.org/blog/?p=1#comments Tue, 05 Jan 2010 21:17:53 +0000 admin http://8thstreetmission.org/blog/?p=1 8th Street Mission offers the following emergency services:

  • Food- Hot meals and emergency food boxes for the hungry
  • Shelter- Emergency overnight shelter for the homeless
  • Clothing- Emergency clothing and low-priced thrift stores
  • Gasoline and Bus Vouchers- as funding permits
  • Prescription Assistance- as funding permits

For those ready to reclaim their lives and break the cycle of homelessness, a free long-term program is offered, called “Power to Choose.” This Christ-based program addresses physical, emotional, spiritual, and educational needs.

]]> http://8thstreetmission.org/blog/?feed=rss2&p=1 0 Our History http://8thstreetmission.org/blog/?p=19 http://8thstreetmission.org/blog/?p=19#comments Mon, 04 Jan 2010 22:00:43 +0000 admin http://8thstreetmission.org/blog/?p=19 Chartered in 1984 by a group of philanthropic citizens, and opened in 1987 as Crittenden County’s first homeless shelter, the Mission began in one building, at 103 S. 8th Street- hence the name.  The Mission has consistently expanded its services demonstrating Christian generosity, love, and the saving grace of our Lord, Jesus Christ. It is now housed in 10 separate buildings, with offices at 717 E. Broadway. In 2003, we became a member of the Association of Gospel Rescue Missions and became the first “Rescue” Mission in Eastern Arkansas. As of July 2009, Lee Crawford became the fifth Executive Director of the Eighth Street Mission for Jesus Christ.

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