On July 31, 2013, Jim Whalen (Lakeville), Eben Orcutt (Taunton), Steve and David Joanis (Franklin) and I had the privilege to make the very first delivery from the new Dartmouth facility. We helped a 50-year old woman named Cheryl in Fall River. After driving from Easton once a week this past year to serve families on the South Coast, we …
St. Thomas’ First Delivery
We recently made a special delivery to Debra in Holbrook. The delivery held extra significance for us because it was the first delivery made in our newest truck, ‘St. Thomas.’ I was joined by six volunteers and we were all excited to be a part of this inaugural delivery. As soon as we met Debra, we could tell from her …
Growing the My Brother’s Keeper Family
$300,000 Raised by the Family Walk & Golf Tourney My Brother’s Keeper hosted 2 major events this summer which involved more than 1,000 people, 150 corporate sponsors and raised $300,000 to support our work serving families in need in Christ’s name. Family Walk. The first event was the 4th Annual My Brother’s Keeper Family Walk on June 15th. God blessed …
New Classrooms for Christian Service
My Brother’s Keeper trucks and vans are more than delivery vehicles. They are tools we use to involve hundreds of students each year in Christian service. Like “classrooms on wheels,” they allow our staff to use experiences on the road as “teachable moments” which inspire young people to be their brother’s keeper. Our new location in Dartmouth means our fleet …
“A Light on a Lamp Stand”
Following each delivery, everyone who receives help from My Brother’s Keeper receives a survey asking how well we served them. The forms ask several questions and invites comments and suggestions. The person may sign their form or choose to remain anonymous. Below is a survey we received from ‘Bill’ in Weymouth. He gave My Brother’s Keeper high marks on all …
Dartmouth is Up & Running!
Great news for My Brother’s Keeper: our Dartmouth facility is officially up and running! We spent the beginning part of the summer laying the ground work: obtaining permits, equipping the offices, setting up the warehouse, installing our phone system, and making renovations to support our unique model of service.
Taken for Granted
Over the past few weeks, I have had the privilege of working at My Brother’s Keeper in Easton, Massachusetts. The mission is simple, “to bring the Love and Hope of Jesus Christ to those we serve,” and the impact is powerful. There are two main components of the work done at the Keeper: furniture and food. Through the delivery of …
A Second Home for the Ministry!
Last May, we shared our plan to bring the mission of My Brother’s Keeper to Fall River and the South Coast. Today, we are delighted to share wonderful news: our vision recently became a reality when we leased a second home for the ministry in Dartmouth, Massachusetts. The building is heaven-sent: a 9,800 square foot facility with space in the …