immanuel house of hope ministry
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How Immanuel House of Hope ministry is serving the needs of low-income Spanish speaking residents of Los Angeles county, State of California.TRANSCRIPT
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Immanuel South Central Ministry
“For I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord… plans for hope and a future.”
Jeremiah 29:11
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3 miles long
1 mile wide
75,000 people
65% are Latino
60% undocumented
Forence~Firestone District
3 The church at 85th and Holmes
4 Roger’s Office
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Selecting food at the food bank
Volunteers unloading food
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Community volunteers package and bag food.
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Every week families receive $75 worth of fresh produce.
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Volunteers prepare about 120 bags each week.
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English as a second language class receives bilingual Bibles donated by members of Paznaz.
The class meets weekly.
11Mothers come pushing strollers with two kids in tow; others come pushing a shopping cart.
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Christmas we gave away toys to over 450 children.
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Valentine’s Day Party
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Tutoring occurs once a week on the church premises.
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Children enjoy the playground
while parents worship.
17Paznaz members donate money for youth sports scholarships.
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Immanuel South Central Ministry
Immanuel Family Resource Center California Nonprofit 501 (c)(3) Phone: (323) 583-
3746 1785 East 85th Street Fax: (323) 583-5968 Los Angeles, CA 90001
Rodger Hirst, Executive Director Cell: (626) 437-9414
Email: [email protected]
BOARD MEMBERS: ADVISORY BOARD:Chairman, Walter Seetal (Chaplain) Funding, Karen HirstTreasurer, David Corbin (Fundraising) Social Services, Dagmara SantiagoSecretary, Robert Highley (Technical Support)Director, James Val (Cultural Arts Program)Director, VACANTDirector, VACANT
We are looking for people who would like to be involved in this active ministry and can serve at least a two year term on the Board of Directors. If you are interested please call Rodger or Dave Corbin.