"We are blessed," Joe recently shared, "that Camelback   Community Church has partnered with us and provided a house at 7702 W.   Camelback Road.  We are trying to make this the hub of our ministry, but   there is so much that we need yet to accomplish before we reach the   fullest potential that we are hoping for!"

              Joe is doing the best he can with what he   has.  Currently the house is, in fact, somewhat of a safe haven.  The   kids who come there can be just that - - kids. 

They are free, at least   for a little while, from the violence that surrounds them - on the   streets and, in many instances, in their own homes.  They get to watch   March Madness, the Super Bowl and other sporting events with proper   adult supervision.  They have BBQs there, and the house even serves as a   locker room for the football teams who practice in the spacious   backyard.  And while this is all good, Joe knows that it's not enough.    He needs more - - he needs YOU!

              "We have a vision," Joe explained, "where   this house will not only be a center for socializing, but, and more   importantly, a place where learning can take place.  Our greatest need   in this realm is computers.  With an extensive computer lab we can help   kids with their homework, and help them go online and search for Grants   so they can realize their dream of getting a higher education.  We can   give them an opportunity to learn, and improve, their computer skills - -   a marketable skill that is quickly becoming a requirement when seeking   gainful employment."

              Some of the   training that Joe wants to impart to the community is even more basic   than computer skills.  His desire is for this to be a place where   teen-age moms can come and learn how to be mother.    There are a multitude of classes that he would like to see conducted in   this realm, as he knows the need is truly great.

              As well a center for education, Joe   envisions the house becoming the center for basic needs, where the   community can come for basic survival needs.  Due to its location in the   community it is an ideal site for a Food Bank, as well as a   Distribution Center for clothes and even house wares and furniture.  In   an area where 52% of the families are below the poverty level and the   unemployment rate is 39%, it is apparent that the "Ministry House" will   have more than ample opportunity to Minister!

              Joe knows that this is a monumental undertaking, and this is   why he is asking for help - - from you and your   church. He needs cash donations, of course, but   equally important he needs donations of computers, food, clothing, and   household goods.  He needs these on an on-going basis, for those he   ministers to is truly a needy lot!