Remembering Samuel McCree
Rev. Samuel McCree’s way led to many outreach ministries in Rochester The Rev. Samuel McCree Jr. of Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church stands inside the shelter his church was building in September 1994 for women fleeing domestic violence. In the basement of the church founded by the Rev. Samuel McCree Jr. is a large hall where more than 10,000 free breakfasts were served last year. Just down the street from Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church is the Southwest Area Development Corp., an economic-growth agency. McCree was the visionary founder of those and about a dozen other ministries in...
Read MoreMerry Christmas!
Greetings from the Morehouses! We deeply appreciate all your support and look forwardto serving together with you in the coming year. Click here to read our holiday...
Read MoreNew Vision in 2010
As 2009 comes to a close, we’re anticipating the new plans the Lord has for us to fulfill. This past summer, in response to the growing need at His Branches, we pulled together a development committee that includes Board members, some staff, and others willing to donate their time. We recognize the urgency to establish ourselves on a solid financial base with community support to keep our doors open during these times of deep economic stress. Meeting monthly, the Lord has blessed us with expanded opportunities and relationships with individuals and with local community action groups who can...
Read MoreArnett Block Association
Several years ago, in response to concerns voiced by neighbors on Arnett Boulevard, Dr. Morehouse’s wife, Susan, gathered a group and started the Arnett Block Association. We’ve been meeting once a month ever since then with neighbors, police officers, building inspectors, and landlords, working to reduce the crime, drug dealing, and gang violence in our area, closing each meeting with prayer. The group has spearheaded several positive community projects, including hosting a Bible Club and Block Party in our parking lot every year. This year we’ve arranged to have Rochester Community Bikes...
Read More19th Ward Activities
The 19th Ward Community Association was established in 1965 to promote the quality of life and character of the 19th Ward Neighborhood. Our motto is “Urban by Choice” and our mission is “To create a conscious multi-racial community where individual and cultural differences are celebrated and where people share a sense of community.” An all-volunteer, member-supported organization, the Association advocates for its residents with local government and organizations on community, crime, and public safety issues. It also hosts special and social events including: Martin...
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