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The Freedom to Say No

Nick’s passport was nearly as thick as his high school transcript. By the time he arrived in Los Angeles in 2014, his mother, a single parent, moved them from Columbia

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Teen Delivers Immeasurable Gospel Message

LaToria peeked inside the simple white bag. Looking right past the candy and other sweet treats, her tiny hand went straight to the colorful, beaded bracelet. She pulled it out

Honoring the Blues While Chasing Them Away

Every Easter, rain or shine, Blackwell-Israel Samuel A.M.E. Zion Church, an historic building with rutted limestone facade and broad arches, hosted a community egg hunt within its massive walls. A

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Sowing Hope, Reaping New Life

Rossana Aguilar lives in one of the most productive and lucrative farming communities in America. But this area, once dubbed the world’s breadbasket, is not immune to food insecurity. Rossana

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Navigating Through a COVID Time Warp

Jayson Choe, a Cru® Inner City staff member in New York City, trekked to the grocery store. It was hot, typical for mid-July. An event poster plastered along the route

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A Gift of Life

It was a dark, wintry afternoon. Evelyn could think of no better time to offer Homeless Care Kits. She set out from her church with a carload of Kits and