Tag Archives: Emmanuel House
Rick Guzman: Inequalities grow but hope remains in communities
The video below shows the beginning of remarks made by Rick Guzman, who spoke at North Central College this February (2014) as part of the college’s year long theme of Global Human Rights, in particular the reduction of poverty. He also spoke about … Continue reading
Daybreak Video
The video below shows a few who have come to the Daybreak homeless shelter in Joliet, Illinois, to cook, serve, and be with the shelter’s residents. For over 15 years I have coordinated volunteers—mainly from Friendship United Methodist Church—who come on the third Friday … Continue reading
As the 2013 Emmanuel House SILENT AUCTION approaches, a video look-back…
…at past Emmanuel House Silent Auctions The Silent Auction remains Emmanuel House’s big fundraising event, an event which raises thousands of dollars each year to help the working poor break out of cycles of poverty. We do it through emphasizing … Continue reading