In September, we will be having our annual car wash fundraiser to help raise the necessary funds to continue to serve the homeless here in Pittsburgh. We’ll be at the Busy Beaver in West Mifflin and the Busy Beaver in Crafton washing cars all day on Saturday, September 11th. Our plan is to run the event as a carwash-a-thon where people sponsor a certain amount for every car that we washed.
We’re trying to get to $80 per car committed before the carwash on September 11th. For that to happen, we …

Walking across that bridge was the loneliest time in George’s life. He had spent months mad at God. Why was his life a mess? Why was he in the particular situation he was? Where could he go to escape it all? The cold blue water below seemed to scream out that he should try it. Jumping off of that bridge would not solve his problems, but only hasten an inevitable meeting with his Maker. Deciding not to jump, George pressed on and eventually found himself residing in Light of Life …

Because of the ensuring departure of Mike Gallo, the L.I.V.I.N.G. Ministry was put in the position of needing more hands to help get the work done of serving the homeless. This summer, the ministry is excited to annouce the hiring of (2) paid staff and (2) interns.

Girl helps homeless with blanket drive
Thursday, March 04, 2010
By Kate Luce Angell
The story of a young girl who, moved by a chance encounter with a homeless man, started a successful blanket collection drive is literally a warm and fuzzy one for this cold season.
But beneath the soft surface, the story of Annie Ruzanic and her Have a Heart blanket drive is about the year-round values of helping others and giving back to community.
Annie, 9, is a fourth-grader at Imagine Environmental Charter School at Frick Park and this is her second …

As many of you know, every week we go and vist the men of Safe Haven in East Liberty. There we hang out, do a Bible Study, and enjoy the company of our friends. Three weeks ago, we were saddened with the news that their apartment complex had burned down. A few of the men were hurt, but not as badly as Chris Lin, who jumped out of his window and shattered both of his feet. Since the fire, all of the men have been moved to a new location. …

This heart-warming story provides encouragement that many in this region are trying to make things better for the poorest among us. We are so blessed to live in a city that appreciates and supports the work that we do. Enjoy this article found in the Pittsburgh Post Gazette.

Too many homeless die every year. Because Pittsburgh is a very cold city, every year we end up losing a handful of our brother and sisters due to the weather. On Monday, December 21st, there was a candlelight vigil to pay respects to the homeless who lost their lives in 2009. Among the deceased were people that we ministered to at the labor halls, ALIVE, or in one of the shelters. Please keep in prayer the families and friends of those who lost their lives, and pray for those who …

Every week, we are blessed to work alongside other great Christian organizations with similar missons as our own. Below you will read the story of how God used Light of Life Ministries to bless a man that we have known for almost 4 years. Praise God for what He is doing in Pittsburgh!

Last weekend’s carwash was a HUGE success. God proved Himself faithful, yet again, and we were blessed by being able to wash 110 cars! For those of you who sponsored, thank you so much! We will be calling you this week with your totals, but feel free to mail in checks payable to The L.I.V.I.N.G. Ministry with “CARWASH” in the memo line. God is truly amazing!

Wanna know more about what the ministry did this summer? Check out these cool videos produced by Mike Ichimura that highlight some of the groups that helped us out and some of our favorite people.
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