Sheltering Grace Ministry

“You always feel better when you can do something kind for somebody else and it becomes contagious. Your hand in mine is the catalyst positive impact in our society, and if we do nothing, nothing changes.” – Darius Robinson, founder of Affect...

Newark Homeless Shelter Made from Converted Shipping Containers

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Newark Homeless Shelter Made from Converted Shipping Containers

By Ralph BellMarch 24, 2021No Comments

“If this poster were a homeless youth, most people wouldn’t even bother to look down” – Poster strategically placed on the lower side of a building and down to the sidewalk [as though someone was sitting against the wall] at the cross-section...

Historic Winter Storm Prompts Inspirational Acts Of Kindness

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Historic Winter Storm Prompts Inspirational Acts Of Kindness

By Ralph BellMarch 10, 2021No Comments

“If you can’t feed a hundred people, then feed just one.” – Mother Teresa Everyone in the U.S. has been keeping an eye on Texas over the last week as they slowly recover from their worst winter storm in almost a century. As power grids...

Building Affordable Housing For The Homeless — Without Government Help!

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Building Affordable Housing For The Homeless — Without Government Help!

By Ralph BellFebruary 24, 2021No Comments

Tim Roth, a developer for RMG Housing, at a project on Western Avenue in Los Angeles that will provide 49 units. (Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times) “Nowhere in the bible did it say, ‘Only show compassion and empathy to those you can trust.’ If we...

Youngest Clark Atlanta University Student Gives Back In A Big Way

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Youngest Clark Atlanta University Student Gives Back In A Big Way

By Ralph BellFebruary 10, 2021No Comments

“When life gets hard, try to remember: the life you complain about is only a dream to some people.” – Anonymous “Don’t judge a book by its cover” is a metaphor often used when people are truly surprised by the actions or words of another...

Mother and Son Spread Kindness During Holidays

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Mother and Son Spread Kindness During Holidays

By Ralph BellJanuary 27, 2021No Comments

“The first question, which the priest and the Levite asked, was: ‘If I stop to help this man, what will happen to me?’ But… the good Samaritan reversed the question: ‘If I do not stop to help this man, what will happen to him?” – Martin...

Secret Santa Gives $12K to Healthcare Workers at Nursing Home

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Secret Santa Gives $12K to Healthcare Workers at Nursing Home

By Ralph BellJanuary 13, 2021No Comments

“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” – Winston Churchill For many years, an anonymous Secret Santa has been known for handing out $100 bills during the holiday season around Kansas City and occasionally...

How A Homeless Man Found His Way And Now Feeds Hundreds A Day

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How A Homeless Man Found His Way And Now Feeds Hundreds A Day

By Ralph BellDecember 23, 2020No Comments

“NEVER judge people who have little to nothing, as one day you may find yourself having nothing at all.” – Family Health Freedom Network Pinterest Image Everyone loves a turnaround success story… and this is a good one from CNN.com journalist,...

Sacramento Women’s Group Brightens Holidays For Homeless Families

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Sacramento Women’s Group Brightens Holidays For Homeless Families

By Ralph BellDecember 09, 2020No Comments

“Christmas is not a time nor a season, but a state of mind. To cherish peace and goodwill, to be plenteous in mercy, is to have the real spirit of Christmas.” – Calvin Coolidge, 30th President of the U.S. With Thanksgiving now over, Christmas...

Texas Students Build Tiny Homes To Help Homeless Veterans

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Texas Students Build Tiny Homes To Help Homeless Veterans

By Ralph BellNovember 25, 2020No Comments

“Give yourself entirely to those around you. Be generous with your blessings. A kind gesture can reach a wound that only compassion can heal.” – Steve Maraboli, American Writer Life for most Americans has changed in significant ways because of the...