A new day dawned for the people of Cincinnati! During June 2002, Compassion Cincinnati was born. A new building was purchased and remodeled by the congregation of Central Parkway which will serve as the hub of activity in alleviating the suffering and hurting. A downtown city park that had been abandoned was cleaned and beautified for the block party and hundreds of neighbors came to enjoy a festive and carefree day. There were toys and rides for the children and games for all ages. Hot dogs and hamburgers were prepared and everyone ate until full. At the end of the day, food boxes were distributed to families.
Since the initial opening of Compassion Cincinnati, many other events have also been undertaken. A back-to-school bash provided binders, paper, pens and pencils, markers and many of the necessary supplies to help children get a good start in school. Private schools from the inner city were invited to participate. At the same time, there was a back-to-school bash for Hispanic inner city private schools as well. Everyone received an abundance of school supplies including the teachers and school administrators.
Shortly after Compassion Cincinnati became operational, it was named and given a charter to serve the inner city as a Share Compassion Food Co-Op. Now, Compassion Cincinnati is not only helping individual families but also other agencies, churches and organizations that are helping wage this war on poverty.
According to David Lorency, International Field Director for Operation Compassion, “This is one more link in the war Operation Compassion is waging on poverty in America. No one agency, organization or church can do it alone. It takes everyone!” Lorency continued, “With the opening of Compassion Cincinnati, Operation Compassion now has three Compassion America cities working to better the lives of men, women and children struggling with the challenges of inner city life.”
Tim Burdashaw
Communications Coordinator
Operation Compassion
114 Stuart Road, NE
Suite 370
Cleveland, TN 37312
News Archive - Article 48
