In September 2011, the next generation of leaders will be appointed by the Board of Directors to carry on Christ’s work at My Brother’s Keeper. Acting on a motion put forth by co-founders Jim and Terry Orcutt and board chair Deacon Dan Sullivan
Waiting for the Cross
Charlene and her six children had been homeless for the last six months. Worse still, there were no rooms at any area family shelter so they’d been staying in a single hotel room the whole time.
The Lord Hears the Cry of the Poor… and He Answers Their Prayers Through You!
Truly, those in need put their faith in the Lord. He hears their prayers and He answers them. As Psalm 34 proclaims: “The Lord hears the cry of the poor. The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; and those who are crushed in spirit He saves.”
Serving Families in Need for Christ — "In Good Times & In Bad"
People often say, “My Brother’s Keeper must be getting more requests than ever in this economy!” Yes, we absolutely are but, unfortunately, there’s always a waiting list for our services—in good times and in bad
"The Girl Moving into My Place Had Nothing"
It was late Friday afternoon when we pulled up to our last delivery in Brockton at the end of a long, very hot week. David Porzio (Quincy), Joe Zucco (BC High), Ben Williams (Coyle Cassidy) and I had no idea how special this one would be
A New Life Together
Lisa was waiting outside her apartment in Weymouth when we pulled up in the truck. Tears immediately began to fill her eyes. “Thank you so much for helping me. You don’t know how much this means to me.”
The True Meaning of Christmas
As the community of My Brother’s Keeper grows, each year continues to be ‘our best year ever.’ Our 2009 Christmas Program was no exception—more families volunteered so more families in need were served in Christ’s name than ever before
Recession Ends but Pain Continues in Our Community
Economists say the recession has technically ended but we know the pain hasn’t. Across America, millions are without jobs, struggling to pay their rent or mortgage and put food on the table. The same is true in Massachusetts. The Enterprise recently reported:
The Power of the Cross
In 1989, a year after Terry and I began My Brother’s Keeper, I was driving our old truck north along Route 138 heading for a delivery in Brockton. As I passed the race track in Raynham, I noticed a sign nailed to a tree just off the road. Handpainted on a weathered board, the bold letters proclaimed to all who …
"A Privileged Life"
I live in a suburban upper middle class town with my mom and dad, still happily married. I live comfortably with the luxuries of a happy home, a car to drive, and a place to sleep. I live a safe and sheltered life, and until my time at My Brother’s Keeper, I believed everyone around me did as well.