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"I was hungry and you gave Me food; I was thirsty and you gave Me drink; I was a stranger and you took Me in; I was naked and you clothed Me; I was sick and you visited Me..." Matthew 25:35 

A child’s basic needs must be met before they can begin to achieve. We must not stop there. If we only provide food and drink then we cannot break the cycle of poverty… 

How is the cycle of poverty broken? 
Through Education & Love... 

Shepherd Community Center is committed to providing a Continuum of Care which is comprised of many services and programs allowing those we serve to become self sufficient. We provide them with step ladders so they may stand on their own and reach for their goals! 

The first step is to meet their basic needs to make them strong again, No one can win the fight against poverty when they are hungry, thirsty or naked. 

Once they are strong physically the second step is to strengthen the body, mind and soul. This is accomplished through our health clinic plus mental and spiritual guidance and counseling. 

Once comforted, we are able to educate them. The third step is through education our children, supervised tutoring, and job skills or college mentoring. The result is adults who can stand on their own. The fourth and final step is Self Sufficiency! 

Does it work? YES! 

We have watched several families become strong physically, mentally, spiritually, & financially. Our children are higher achievers in school, are graduating from high school and holding steady jobs or attending college. 

Adults who come to us have gained financial security and are maintaining jobs. In addition, we provide guidance for several families who are now homeowners!