Identity, Redemption & Radical Generosity
Thanksgiving time has a way of slowing the world down just enough for us to look around and say, “Wow… look what God is doing.”
And here at Greenhouse Project, that “wow” is all because of you.
As we step into a season of reflection and celebration, our hearts are swelling with gratitude for what God — through you — has built in this city of Chester. Supporters, volunteers, prayer warriors, donors, neighbors who check in, and friends who show up with exactly what’s needed at exactly the right time… you’re the reason we get to keep doing this work.
The Quiet Moments That Make the Biggest Difference
Some of the most God-centered instances at Greenhouse never make it to social media or the newsletter.
They're the unseen moments:
A quick text that brings encouragement at just the right hour
A phone call that provides personal encouragement
A knock on the door with a trunk full of clothes for recovery men
A prayer whispered for the youth fighting for hope
A volunteer showing up when no one else could
These quiet acts of faith — small seeds planted with wholehearted love — are the ones that grow into the huge, life-changing stories we see here every day.
Thanksgiving Meals That Multiply Hope
With the close of another successful Thanksgiving Food Box Drive, we’re excited to share that for the third consecutive year, your generosity secured holiday meals for 250 families walking through real food scarcity in two Chester neighborhoods.
That’s easily more than 1,200 adults and kids sitting down to a warm, worry-free holiday meal because someone like you said, “I care.”
You’re not just feeding families.
You are restoring dignity.
You are reminding hard-working care takers in survival mode they’re not alone.
You are helping children living in uncertainty feel joy and warmth on a day that can be heavy for so many.
The Impact You’ve Made in 2025
Here are just some of the many other ministry highlights you’ve made possible:
Distribute 139,558 lbs of food to impoverished families, elderly neighbors, veterans, disabled households, and men in addiction recovery.
Build a thriving homework club rooted in Christ-centered mentorship — where more than ten kids have given their lives to Jesus.
Support teens who show up nearly every day, building community, friendships, and even launching their own youth group to study Scripture.
Host 98 outreach experiences with 3,011 volunteer hours poured into sharing the gospel through real action and real relationships.
Celebrate recovery men making bold declarations of faith — publicly proclaiming Jesus as Savior and being baptized right in our backyard.
Every one of these numbers represents a face. A story. A life being rewritten with hope.
A Story of Identity, Redemption & Radical Generosity
As we close out the year and look toward what God has for 2026, we want to leave you with something truly special.
Earlier this year, we invited longtime supporters John & Crystal Wichard to share why they choose to invest in this ministry. Their story floored us — not because of eloquence alone, but because of how closely their “why” aligns with the heart of Greenhouse:
Identity restored. Lives rebuilt. Hope made visible.
Their message captures the soul of this ministry better than any statistic ever could.
👉 Watch their powerful donor story:
We pray their perspective encourages you — and reminds you that every act of kindness, every prayer, every gift, every shared story is directly shaping lives in Chester.
Thank you for being part of this movement. The impact is real. The transformation is happening. And it's growing — just like a Greenhouse should. 🌱💛
We pray their perspective encourages you — and reminds you that every act of kindness, every prayer, every gift, every shared story is directly shaping lives in Chester.
Thank you for being part of this movement.
The kingdom impact is real.
The transformation is happening.
And it's growing, in the name of Jesus.