Chaplain Jeffery Levine, Samaritan House Resident Services Manager
(Photo courtesy of Noel Hadley Photography, and used with permission.)
Easter is a time of renewal and celebrating new life.
For the Long Beach Rescue Mission, though, both of these keep happening on a daily basis, year-round.
The LBRM has ministered to thousands of people since its founding in 1972. Besides offering their homeless clients shelter, spiritual guidance and meals, they provide them with job training and educational programs–and serve the surrounding community.
Chaplain Jeffery Levine is Resident Services Manager at Long Beach Rescue Mission’s Samaritan House. Chaplain Jeff talked about the personal experiences that led to his calling at the Mission, some of the services they offer their clients, and how you can help in areas best fitted to your own skills and talents.
And, heads-up–for Easter, the Mission would like to request your help. They need PLENTY of Easter baskets before March 31st, to give out at their Easter celebration. If you’d like to help, please contact their Volunteer Supervisor, Mario Galeano; he can give you the details.