Greenhouse Project Recognized for Compassionate Service in Chester

Sometimes encouragement arrives at exactly the right moment.

On Wednesday, September 23, Greenhouse Project was recognized during a Chester City Council meeting at Chester City Hall by the Chester Police Chaplains Corps for its continued service to individuals and families throughout the Chester community.

The recognition was presented as part of the Chester Police Chaplains Corps’ Day of Remembrance, an observance centered on service, hope, healing, and support for grieving families.

Pastor John Clifford accepted a Certificate of Appreciation on behalf of Greenhouse Project, recognizing the ministry’s “support, compassion and dedication” to helping grieving families find hope, healing, and strength.

The certificate closes with a simple reminder that feels especially meaningful to us: “Your kindness makes a lasting difference felt in this community.”

KEEP SHOWING UP, EVEN IN THE HARD

For Greenhouse, this recognition represents far more than one person or one program.

Every week, our team, volunteers, supporters, recovery leaders, mentors, and ministry partners step into difficult places with a simple commitment: to keep showing up.

That can look like walking alongside someone fighting addiction, providing stability and encouragement through recovery, feeding families, mentoring children and teens, gathering around someone experiencing loss, or simply being present when life feels heavy.

After receiving the recognition, Pastor John shared this encouragement with the Greenhouse team:

“The Police Chaplains recognized our work of reaching our community! This is a testimony to the Lord and each team member. Be encouraged to continue in faith!”

Charles Lee Knuckles, Chaplain and Greenhouse Project Advisory Board Member, also responded with words we won’t soon forget:

“This is awesome! Wonderful work, thank you for saving lives.”

We receive this recognition with gratitude — and as encouragement to keep going.

The work of transformation rarely happens in one dramatic moment.

More often, it happens through relationships built over time, doors that stay open, meals shared, prayers prayed, phone calls answered, recovery journeys supported, and people choosing again and again to walk alongside their neighbors.

We are grateful to the Chester Police Chaplains Corps and the City of Chester for recognizing that work — and grateful for every person who helps make it possible.

There is still much to do.

And we’re honored to keep doing it together with you.