There is a profound truth in the work of overcoming trauma and addiction: the people closest to the pain are often the ones best equipped to lead the healing. At Serve City, we often talk about how our community is a network where every single person matters. But networks aren’t just built on policies and structures. Communities are woven together by human beings who refuse to give up on each other. If you want to see what that look likes in action, you only need to look at

As a parent, watching your child fight an invisible monster leaves you feeling powerless. To keep a close eye on my young warrior, I asked Ryan to come help at the shelter. He started small but meaningful: serving meals to participants, answering phones, and manning the buzzer at the front door to greet people with a smile as he opened it for them. At first, these tasks were simply something to do. Week by week, something began to shift.

It is easy to view housing solely as a physical need. Four walls, a roof and somewhere to sleep. For the person experiencing homelessness, the loss of a home triggers a profound collapse of their internal view of their self-image. Self-esteem and self-worth are frequently the first thing to be compromised when families find themselves in the hurricane of homelessness and housing instability. The most immediate hit to self-image: the loss of control. In a stable home, you dec

Having a roof over your head is important, but it’s not the same as finding a home. Many people experiencing homelessness face challenges that make it hard to find stability. Johnny was tired of the chaos of homelessness and the struggles of addiction. His journey started with lots of uncertainty, but it wasn’t solved by finding a place to sleep. When he first connected with Serve City, Johnny was just looking for a place to sleep and ended up finding a way back to himself.

Jesus told us that the greatest commandments are simple yet powerful: love God and love your neighbor (Matthew 22:37–39). During the month of February, as hearts turn toward love, Serve City invites you to step into that calling in a meaningful and tangible way through our annual Love Your Neighbor campaign. Every day, neighbors in our community face real challenges—hunger, housing instability, and a lack of support during life’s hardest seasons. At Serve City, we have the

Every hero’s journey begins with someone shining a light on the path—and this December, Kruger & Hodges Attorneys at Law have done exactly that for Serve City. Through their generosity, our ministry has been featured on their billboard along B Street, positioned right beside the iconic railway arch in Hamilton. Their kindness isn’t new; since this summer, they’ve been using their platform to elevate local charities who are making a real impact in our community. At Serve City,

Thank You for Making the Serving Our Neighbors Gala a Night to Remember What an incredible evening! Our Serving Our Neighbors Gala was filled with high energy, entertainment, fun, food, fellowship, and faith as we came together to celebrate the heart of Serve City’s mission. We reflected on our past , celebrated the present , and shared an inspiring vision for the future —a future where every person in our community can experience housing stability, relief from hunger, and

Be the Hero at Serve City’s Serving Our Neighbors Gala Saturday, October 18 | 5 pm–8 pm | The Com – Inside Community Christian Church,...

SHELTER Andrew Ferguson stepped in as a hero when our residents needed one the most. Through The Shoe Project, he equipped them not just...

In 2001, a group of friends felt the weight of some heavy challenges around homelessness, housing, and food insecurity which led them to...

Hello, dear Faith Partners and all, Last month, Jeff Gambrell, our Community and Relations Impact Director, posted the updates on Serve...

Serve City wishes to share the exciting, new housing program we are providing in 2025. Please see the details below that our Program...

It's 2025, and the new year brings many new things to Serve City! To get the year started strong, our Leadership Team engaged in...

It's hard to believe it's already Halloween. For those experiencing homelessness, housing, and food insecurity, little things mean a lot....

It’s officially fall y’all! Like school students, we've been on a break from some regular meetings such as the monthly Pastors' Meeting...