No one has greater love than this —that one lays down his life for his friends. John 15:13 There is no better time than Easter to reflect on love. Better than Valentine’s Day, better than anniversaries or weddings or baby showers. There is nothing that gives us hope or meaning or rescue like the love…

Meet Maria Espinoza.  Maria tells the story we love to remind people.  It is the consistency of being present, showing up at all stages of life, equipping and envision futures that becomes the transformational influence of Neighborhood Ministries. The beauty of Maria’s story is that we can remember her at all these different stages and…

Meet Daisy Fernandez. Her story reminds us that the simple act of an invitation opens up the possibilities of a life transformed. Each person she names in this testimonial was someone who showed up for her, at a particular time in her life, inviting her into the space that changed her. Her neighbor’s invite, Nadine’s invite, Googoos’…

Meet Irene Tomas. The old neighborhood only exists in our memories. Gentrification and urban renewal have transformed broken-down houses and abandoned streets into trendy coffee shops and high-rise apartments. When I listen to Irene, there I am, there she is, and hundreds of others in the old days, in those old streets and alleys. We can all…

Meet Adrian. Adrian lets us know what keeps him feeling grounded … it is the memory of the love and sacrifice of others who poured into his life. It is now his turn to “give back”, to make a difference in other young people’s lives, in the way Bryan and others invested in him. Can…