Over the past year God has brought together a group of people burdened with the issues of homelessness in our local community. This group is called “OUR Homeless” (OUR standing for Ontario, Upland, and Rancho Cucamonga). Ron Weissmann and Gary Keith from our church have been connected to this group from its beginning stages.
Months of planning and praying led OUR Homeless to commission a conference on homelessness. It was our privilege at LBF to host this conference last month. The main purpose of the conference was to build awareness – awareness of the issue in our community and awareness of the works and initiatives that are currently ongoing. Over 200 people from dozens of local churches and non-profits in the area attended on February 2.
Pastor Jeff Taylor and our worship team led us in worship through music, preparing our hearts to deeply consider God’s love for all of His people. Keynote speaker, Philip Mangano (former appointee Director of U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness under President Bush) captivated, educated, and inspired everyone. Mr. Mangano told real-life stories of communities just like ours who had successfully come together to reduce homelessness.
The conference was a fantastic kick-off and now work continues. Next steps are already in motion as we rally together to put love in action and serve those who are struggling with homelessness.
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