Friends,

It is unfortunate to report that we have spent all of July dealing with problems with our mail. While these problems have been fustrating, we are so thankful for the flexibility of all of our friends that have sacrificed and still given up their resources for this ministry. In order to alleviate some of our problems getting correspondance, we ask that you label all mail as follows:

The L.I.V.I.N.G. Ministry
c/o Charles Chapman
216 1/2 Watson Blvd
Pittsburgh, PA 15214

Please remember to put a return address label on your mail just in case of any more mishaps. Thanks again for being so flexibe, and we apologize to anyone that this inconvenienced.

Friends, we invite you all to join us on Sunday, August 24th for a benefit concert featuring Matt Manzo and Joy Ike at Bistro to Go. 100% of the proceeds from this event will go towards The L.I.V.I.N.G. Ministry and our efforts to open up Project Life. Below are the details for the event:
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Living Ministry Benefit Concert
Sunday, August 24th at 1:00 PM to whenever
Bistro To Go (415 East Ohio Street, 15212)
Featuring Matt Manzo and Joy Ike
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All proceeds benefits Project L.I.F.E., the Living Ministry’s upincoming residential program for homeless men
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How said it is to live in a nation where we expect hardworking individuals to raise a family on minimum wage. For too long, our PA law of $5.15 per hour was crippling our families and creating a wide gap between classes. Increasing the minimum wage to $7.15 has greatly helped, but more needs to be done to alleviate the massive poverty that we find ourselves in. Below is an article for the co-author of “A Just Minimum Wage: Good for workers, business and Our future.” Also, check out our poll and tell us what you think the minimum wage should be!
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Each week we post the prayer requests of some of the men from Pleasant Valley Shelter (Northside), Safe Haven (East Liberty), Wellsprings (downtown), and Light of Life (Northside) and others. Please come along side us and pray for each man individually.
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Truly prayer accomplishes more than we can imagine… click more to read this week’s requests.

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Do you have a desire to serve this summer? Why not join us for one of our many volunteer opportunities? Volunteering is so much fun. Not only do you get to serve those in need, but you also get a chance to glorify God and learn a little about homelessness as well! Please contact us if you are interested in any of the following opportunities…

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Cooking Dinner for Pleasant Valley Shelter 8/6, 8/19

Pleasant Valley Shelter is in need of groups to come and serve the men dinner on the above dates. This opportunity is a great way to tangibly touch the lives of the homeless by providing a nutritious meal. If your group is available to serve a meal at 8:00 PM on any one of those dates, please let us know ASAP
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Job Fair 8/11

Our 4th ever job fair will be on Monday, August 11th at Allegheny Center Alliance Church. Like is our custom, we will having training classes in the morning, followed by lunch and then employers. We will need people to help us set up, clean up, teach classes, and type resumes. If you are available for any of these, let us know
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Pirates Baseball Game 8/18

We absoluately love taking guys to the ballpark! In August we will be going to see a game between the Pirates and the Mets. It will be a 12:35 PM game, and we are hoping to take about 15 guys from the shelter with us. if you are interested in coming too, give us a call!
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Living Ministry Carwash 8/30

On Saturday, August 30th, we will be sponsoring a free carwash at the Busy Beaver in Crafton. We will wash cars as well as spread the good news of the Gospel and all that God is doing within the ministry. If you would like to be a part of this event in any way, please contact us at your earliest convenience