7 Bridges to Recovery Ministry Helps Atlanta's Homeless: Part 6

Conclusion

Over the years there has been excessive growth in the 7 Bridges to Recovery Ministry . Pastor 7 took 9 men, who were in recovery, off the street and into his own home. The need for homes for the homeless brought about another home, called The Garden.

"A few years after we had met them, Pastor 7's was given a Church building and the surrounding property on Plant Atkinson Road in Smyrna which he named The Garden. Original plans were to develop The Garden into men's recovery and shelter but as there were more and more mothers and children being found on the streets and no place that could take them, The Garden became a women's shelter. Anyone who wants to help can show up with or without lunches. It is a great opportunity for service."

7 Bridges to Recovery helps Atlanta's homeless stay as happy and healthy as possible. The team brings lunches, hygiene items and blankets to them. Donna speaks more about 7 Bridges:

"7 Bridges to Recovery has made such a difference in the lives of not only the poor and the homeless of Atlanta but there have been groups who have come from Florida, Kentucky, Alabama, North and South Carolina, Mississippi and more states to come and learn how to operate a place like The Garden. A Church group in Mississippi has traveled to Atlanta several times a year now for a couple of years and 7 Bridges has made such an impact on them that the youth group, on their own, decided one winter night to sleep outside their Church on the ground so they would experience what the homeless experience."

Homelessness can strike anyone at any time. Many people live from paycheck to paycheck. If they should lose their income, they can lose everything and be forced out into the street. Before we dismiss the plight of the homeless, it would be a good idea to walk around under the bridges, through the streets and beyond to appreciate that the same thing could happen to any one of us, given the right set of circumstances.

For more information about 7 Bridges to Recovery Ministry you can email them or go to their website .

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• To volunteer, Call 7 Bridges to Recovery. The main number is 678-430-3698.
• For recovery call Pastor Edward at 404-361-2250. You may have to dial a 1 before the number.

Source:

Donna Spivey: Author of an award winning essay about 7 Bridges to Recovery Ministry