Dr. Chris Townsend always had a heart for helping people in difficult situations. He initially pursued a career in law enforcement, but soon found his calling lay elsewhere.
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“Their focus here isn’t just getting you out of the shelter. It is giving you the discipline to get you on your feet. Even if you don’t always want it.
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Demarcus was doing all the “right” things before he came to Carriage Town Ministries. He had a job. He was going to church. He was paying his rent. But his landlord wasn’t paying taxes on the house Demarcus lived in. One day, Demarcus came back home to a 14-day eviction notice.
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When Carriage Town Ministries began 70 years ago, our guests were primarily men who had fallen on hard times and needed emergency support to get back on their feet. As the needs of our community have changed, Carriage Town Ministries has adjusted to meet those needs. Among them is the growing number of women and children who find themselves homeless or seeking stability in their lives.
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