Friends I cordially invite you to meet my family. We are not perfect, but we are loving, caring, and always there for each other. Whether you come through the front door or the back door you can feel the warmth and compassion there within. So we say come on in and welcome my friend. My Father is Head [...]
“Home” by Angelia Frank
May 22, 2012 by 1 Comment
Home My brother and my sister hear me and hear me well. If you are looking for love and understanding I know of a place where you can get it. Or if you are looking for a hot meal and a family. Are you just looking for a healing of the heart and soul Just [...]
Easter Came Early at Haywood Street by Rev. Allen Proctor
May 3, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Easter Came Early at Haywood Street Easter worship this morning at First Presbyterian in Asheville was pretty spectacular. The music, the liturgy, the message and the visual pageantry combined to create an inspiring celebration of God’s love for all of us in the life, death and resurrection of Jesus. But it was my second Easter [...]
8th Grader Carolina Moore’s poem on homelessness; her reflections on Haywood Street
March 13, 2012 by 2 Comments
Smile I know that at least once, you walked into a city, and saw a person that doesnt look like you. Messed up hair, ratty clothes, trash bag in one hand, backpack in the other. Believe it or not they have feelings, feelings of abandonment, loss of hope, hatred and sadness. From family and friends [...]