Good Neighbors - Roanoke Area Ministries & The Roanoke Times (Paperback)

In the late 1960s, Roanoke area clergy became concerned about the growing numbers of people coming to their churches and synagogues, asking for help. Many had been turned away from other agencies because they didn't fit the criteria for assistance. Yet their needs were real.In 1971, representatives of nine denominations met to establish an ecumenical urban ministry to develop and coordinate services to people in need. RAM's first project was to deliver surplus food to the elderly and disabled. As the needs grew, so did RAM.With support from the Roanoke Times, the Good Neighbors Fund was established in 1984 to raise money for emergency assistance. In 1986, Roanoke's mayor, The Rev. Noel Taylor, launched an initiative on homelessness. In response, the following year RAM House opened its doors to the homeless in a building donated by the Catholic Diocese of Richmond. We offer emergency financial assistance, a day shelter,

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Imprint:	Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	May 2014
First published:	May 2014
Authors:	Betsy Biesenbach
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 17mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	292
ISBN-13:	978-1-4992-9669-3
Categories:	Books > Sport & Leisure > Miscellaneous items > General Promotions
LSN:	1-4992-9669-X
Barcode:	9781499296693

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