"A common space for like minded individuals to learn about the current state of homelessness, and how together, fueled by the justice and love of Christ, we can end homelessness."
Join justice-oriented individuals from around the country as we learn from some of the most experienced practitioners of our time. This 90 minute zoom call will give you a chance to learn more about the work being done to combat homelessness by City Relief as well as other like minded organizations and thought leaders from around the world who are dedicating their lives to pursue justice for our most vulnerable neighbors.
The issue of homelessness is too large for any single person or entity to tackle alone. So let's meet up in the commons to learn and work together so that God’s Kingdom can be realized on earth as it is in heaven.
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JOSIAH HAKEN TALKS WITH DR. TERENCE LESTER
MONDAY, MAY 28th AT 7:30PMEST
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Our next guest to the commons will be Dr. Terence Lester. He is a storyteller, public scholar, speaker, community activist, and author.
He is the Founder and Executive Director of Love Beyond Walls, a nonprofit organization focused on raising awareness about poverty and homelessness and on community mobilization.
Three ideals drive Terence: (1) anyone can make a difference, (2) we don’t live forever, (3) and it’s worth dedicating one’s life to ensuring no one feels invisible.
At the age of sixteen, Terence was a high-school dropout and a member of a gang. A rebellious teen, he lived on the streets and even attempted to take his own life. At twenty, he was arrested. In jail, he met a man who talked to him about life decisions. It was the first time he had ever heard the good news. By the start of the following year, he was submitting to a call to share his testimony to change the lives of others.
Terence has also received numerous awards for his community activism, including being named one of Atlanta’s top 500 leaders by Atlanta Magazine, being named one of Coca-Cola’s History Shakers, receiving the National Urban League Humanitarian Award, Brawny Giant Award, the American Express NextGen Award, the BCI Author of the Year Award, the SCLC Social Advocacy Award, Atlanta Voice’s “50 under 50,” the True to Atlanta Award presented by the Atlanta Hawks, Fulton County Schools Service Award, Plywood People’s Innovator Award, and BCI’s Author of the Year Award.
He has authored seven books including: “I See You: How Love Opens Our Eyes to Invisible People,” “When We Stand: The Power of Seeking Justice Together,” and “Zion Learns to See: Opening Our Eyes to Homelessness", a children's book co-authored with his daughter that addresses homelessness, belonging, inclusion, and encourages children to serve others with empathy and compassion.