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The Community Dream Center (press release - March 22, 2011)

 PRESS RELEASE
Immediate Media Release, March 22, 2011


HENRY COUNTY, VA.   ---  The Community Dream Center (TCDC) board of directors announces that we are in the process of purchasing a 69 unit apartment complex. The apartments that are being acquired will allow those who are homeless in our community to have shelter and to find resources to help them in the future. With the combined efforts of citizens, businesses and churches The Community Dream Center will succeed in "reBuilding the Dreams of Broken People".

The renovation of the apartments will be done with mostly volunteer labor and materials. TCDC will also begin a transition or discipleship program that will assist men who are not just homeless but have found themselves in some of life's most difficult of places.  In the future TCDC hopes to be able to house homeless families and begin a mobile food ministry. 

"For several years our church has been serving those in need here in Henry County of which many have been homeless," said Michael Harrison pastor of The Community Fellowship and founder of The Community Dream Center.  "Too often the homeless have to go to shelters or missions away from our area.  This doesn't have to be our reality any longer."  If you are interested in helping or for more information, contact The Community Dream Center by calling 276-647-8231 or by emailing info@tcdc.info.  

The Community Dream Center campus plans to open this summer.  Please pray for those in need and help make a difference in the lives of those around us.

Comments

Mary Beth saidā€¦
How amazing!! Love how God is working thru you and your team to love the homeless. High five, Michael. Keep up the good work.
Mr. Wonderful saidā€¦
This is the result of much dedication & prayer as well as big vision. May the Lord continue to bless those that are involved as well as those that will be served by The Community Dream Center.
Anonymous saidā€¦
Dear Pastor Michael,i feel The Lord"is doing something for my family,and those around us!something possitive! i have been praying,on my knees,for a while now.I have had answered prayer!but i need more.I'm also praying for "Henry Country'i believe there will be changed lives,for the good.Please keep praying for my family,i do pray for my neighbour's in need.Please keep this private,we need to be closer to my family1!1i do miis them.God Bless you all and thank you,i will be praying for you all!!!

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