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Building Strong Communities - 5:15

with Larry Johnson, Co-Founder & Executive Director of LifeBuilders

Posted May 30, 2019

The mission of LifeBUILDERSisto restore dignity and provide hope to the residents of Regent Park, a Northeast Detroit neighborhood.This is accomplished in three ways: by empowering our youth with life skills and providing opportunities to grow and learn in a safe environment, by reclaiming an entire neighborhood from the effects of disinvestment by providing high quality affordable housing, and by building a community of shared values, trust and hope for the future,all grounded in the truth of God’s Word.

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