A community of belonging - Jackie Parks

There are many services for the unhoused in the Valley. But Pastor Jackie Parks saw the need in her own community, and couldn't wait for someone else to reach out. She and the members of her church created Community House to provide community, dignity, and hope for neighbors in need. What makes them different is their focus on relationships and hospitality, They support people in their journey to get off the streets through Day Relief Centers, meals together, worship gatherings, outreach and community events. But they help them as friends and neighbors, not as well-meaning strangers. That love expresses itself through showers, toiletries, a clothing closet, hair cuts, weekly dinners, case management, and partnership with like-minded organizations providing critical services. Pastor Jackie has led the movement. She is passionate about people and their stories, and convicted that she cannot preach about Jesus and how he loved people in the margins of society, without following His example to do the same. Click here to learn more about Community House: https://communityhouseaz.org/ Original air date: February 12, 2026.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.