The TOP ministry is exactly the kind of ministry that youth and the whole church should be involved in. The primary objective is meeting spiritual needs through conversation and the building of relationships. The secondary objective is providing for immediate physical needs. Relationships are what change lives and TOP knows that!
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i have been involved with tops for over 7 years, my church marlow heights goes to dc every 2 months
to feed the homeless and bring them clothes. we have great fellowship with them. they appreciate us a great deal. emjoy doing it a lot.
Review from Guidestar
TOPs is an outstanding organization with a heart and passion for the homeless and larger justice issues of poverty. They empower young people to be the vehicle to offer hope alongside physical aid. I've been a youth pastor for 17 years and this is one of the finest organizations I've worked with. My youth and I have gone into the large city as well as our own local communities. We have distributed food, coats, water, toiletries, new underwear, shoes, detergent, toilet paper, the list goes on and on. So many little things one takes for granted that people in transition appreciate. Mostly they take time to learn names, hear stories and bring a new sense of humanity back to some who have given up on themselves. Praying in the parks and temporary housing with people who could be us on another day is sacred. We also have works with TOP to do a local building improvement project and motel ministry outreach. If you have the heart for the homeless contact this organization. They know how to make a difference.
Review from Guidestar
My youth and I have been volunteering with TOP for many years. We work with the street ministry in DC and in Lynchburg. Many of my youth say it is their favorite trip of the year. It is also our highest attended mission trip we take. I would recommend any youth group to attend!
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