Earlier today, September 23, I did what I love doing. I put an enduring smile on precious faces in Detroit. How? I presented a wheelchair lift van, and a debt-free, handicap-compliant and furnished home on east side of Detroit to …
Why do names like Gandhi, King, Mother Theresa and Washington resonate many years after their departure? Why do many around the world still celebrate Jesus about two thousand years after his earthly experience? They are closely associated with giving beyond …
Here at the Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries (DRMM), we are all about preserving the dignity of the homeless people we serve, as we minister to their body and spirit. Although the demand for our services is very high, DRMM has to find a way to meet our clients’ needs and maintain their self-respect.
For the nation’s nearly 600,000 homeless individuals, summertime does not provide a break or vacation. In fact, some cities see a spike in family homelessness during the summer. When the school year ends, more families show up at homeless shelters.
We, here at the Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries (DRMM) and Working Homes/Working Families charity, are feeling great about being able to bring some joy to a young Detroit mother.
Across the country, urban farming has become very popular as a means of providing fresh food for the low-income, poverty-stricken and homeless. In many ways, urban farming can help us break the cycle of homelessness and poverty that has afflicted our clients.