When Addiction Hits Home

This is a major theme in our counseling and addiction support. The past few months has had us fielding calls from more people than ever, and with bigger challenges. Parents who struggle with children in addiction can sometimes be the most heartbreaking scenario because there’s a unique, strong burden to help them thrive and keep them protected.

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George's Story: Friend, Fighter, Loss

When we first bought our 42 House, George was one of the first people to visit, curious what we were doing there. I remember sharing with him in front of the dilapidated shell of a house that God loves to restore people. And just like how God was helping restore the house, He was calling us to help restore our neighbors too.

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Get Your Hands Dirty, Do Some Reno

Located on the west side of Chester on one of the most challenged blocks in Chester, the 912 House is our second location that puts us with the most vulnerable in the city. The 912 House is, however, in uninhabitable condition and we’ve embarked on prayer meetings and demolition projects to prepare for the transformation this house deserves.

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More Faith, More Impact in 2022

The Greenhouse Project team is humbled by the support of loyal volunteers, partners and friends – thank you for helping us thrive during a time of so much uncertainty. We continue to believe that Jesus will increase our impact in 2022! Here’s how we are dreaming big for this year.

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Like God Stories? Then You'll Love This

Have you ever had a date invitation that sounded like, “hey, wanna drive around Chester and pray over the ghetto areas and see if God will show us something?” Well... She said yes. Here’s a little back story… really a GOD story… of how Emily and I came to start our ministry Greenhouse Project.

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Why I'll Always Remember 9/22

While last Wednesday was just another day for most, I woke up with butterflies and wondered if anyone would show up. What if Homework Club flops? What if the students hate it? But God’s perfect peace came once we gave the whole First Day over to Him in prayer.

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Mike's Story: Life After Prison

Last month, we shared a story that generated more hits to our website than any other article posted. It was a heartbreaking story of our friend Mike, a man trapped in and out of addiction throughout his lifetime. Where is he now? Take a look in this update.

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T-Minus 3 Weeks to Launch!

We are so close to the launch of our new Homework Club! Here’s the very latest on what still needs to get done these last few weeks before kick-off on September 22. Thanks to all those who have donated, given items and volunteered so far – we really can’t do this without you.

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Mike's Story: Homeless, Broke & in Prison

"John, I need help... please help me." That's all Mike could say as he stood on my porch one bitter cold night in January. I met Mike over ten years ago in another recovery program and invested hundreds of hours in conversation with him. I’ve seen him at his best and what I thought was his worst. Here’s his story of moving towards freedom after years of addiction, prison, and poverty.

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