While most people think of summer as a time to slow down, relax, and take vacations, for us here at Greenhouse, we see it as the start of a brand-new year of ministry. Summer is the time when things really come alive, and this season was no different! Here’s a recap of all God did in the past three months.

Sometimes our past comes back when we least expect it. A heavy, uncomfortable surprise came up recently while preparing to close on a new discipleship recovery house. If you were confronted with paying off a debt you forgot about, what would you do?

Hard to believe year 5 of Homework Club is about to begin! With strong momentum in areas of faith and friendship — a new youth group for young teens, Sunday service overflowing with kids, new students to serve — this right here is a fun opportunity to partner with us to make back-to-school time one of celebration, hope and equipping!

Here at Greenhouse, creating an outdoor sanctuary has been a dream. Literally. God showed us YEARS AGO that people in Chester would openly gather on the streets to proclaim His name… and here we are!

Five years feels significant. Though our ministry is still young, we can no longer say it’s just begun… And what a full five years it’s been! In 2020 when we first opened our doors at Greenhouse Project, many churches and ministries were shutting their doors. Here’s a reflection on how God has moved mightily!

A faithful Food Outreach volunteer, Serena Lockett, went home to be with the Lord on May 29th. Born and raised in Chester, Serena lived just down the block from our ministry with her husband of 43 years. When I think of someone who has made a lasting impact on Greenhouse Project, Serena immediately comes to mind.

This month, we're inviting you to help send more kids to camp — and support even more connection-driven programs all summer long. Every gift fuels joy, belonging, and real relationships that last far beyond the van ride home!

For the kids on our block, Inspire Summer Camp isn’t just about the zip lining, kayaking, tubing down hills, swimming or climbing walls (though those things are epic). What stuck with them is how deeply they were seen and loved.

This year at Homework Club was full of laughs, learning, and major growth! Kids crushed their homework, learned about Jesus, and even moved to better schools. We welcomed new faces (including some awesome girls!) and now we're heading into summer ready for camp, connection, and more fun ahead. Let’s go!

Update on a huge victory for recovery resident, Xavier! “I hadn’t seen my girls in two years and two months. April 6 was the first visit with my daughters. My youngest girl showed up in the driveway and said…” Here’s a heartwarming update showing God’s loving-kindness in the midst of an up-down sobriety journey.

Volunteers like Mary Lou & Bill are feeding faith—and hungry neighbors. At Greenhouse Project, volunteers are more than just helpers—they’re the heartbeat of our ministry. Without them, our mission to love and serve the people of Chester wouldn’t be possible. Find out why they consider volunteering at Food Outreach to be the most meaningful part of their week.

For single moms and caretakers like Jasmine, it's a daily reality for that basics like food, essential coats and shoes, or house supplies are out of reach. Feed the Faith is running strong this month to ensure Jasmine and other parents struggling to put food on the table are fed with Christ’s love!

Our weekly Food Outreach is more than a meal—it’s a beacon of hope for families struggling to make ends meet. It’s not just about providing groceries; the focus is building genuine relationships, fostering community, and creating space for real encounters with Jesus. Feed the Faith is underway—let’s ensure this vital ministry continues in 2025!

Spring is right around the corner! One of my favorite times of year. Life around us just feels renewed, it's like something new.

Also new: celebrating 18 years of sobriety—that’s 6,575 days sober! Recently, someone asked me a few questions about my journey… here’s the honest truth.

What started as a normal Saturday ended with a neck surgery and a broken foot for Kevin Joyce…

Here at Greenhouse Project, we yearn to take care of our neighbors in need and help to make their lives easier. There are many things that most of us just take for granted in everyday life, such as coats and shoes for these cold winter days.

In the busyness of daily life, the celebrations and resolutions that mark the start of a New Year may have already faded from our memories. But for a sixteen-year-old Chester resident, it’s a day that won’t easily be forgotten.

Greenhouse Project is a place where all people are loved no matter what is in their background. We are all about transforming lives through the Gospel of Jesus Christ and loving our neighbors, no matter what the need or hardship our neighbors are experiencing. What we know for sure, is that people from all different kinds of backgrounds and walks of life come to Greenhouse Project

It’s no doubt 2024 was an exciting year for Greenhouse Project ministry. Not only were hundreds of lives impacted, but we still continue to see growth in almost every area of our initiatives. Here’s whats coming next for 2025!

Angela has been a pillar on our block as an “around the corner” neighbor and is regularly blessed by consistent support through things like food outreach. With a personal heartbreak related to addiction and professional experience in counseling, here is Angela’s take as an addiction recovery advocate!