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Confronting Powerlessness

I recently enjoyed a short but much-needed weekend reunion with some of my old friends from college when I flew to Texas for a wedding. We got to reminisce and

Ribbon-cutting celebration at Salt and Sea Mission

Farewell, Dear Friend

Recently in New York, one of our longest-standing inner-city partners went to be with the Lord, and hers was a beautiful story of God’s redemption! Debbe Santiago was a New

A woman sitting on a bench in a park.

Living God’s Love

One week might be only a glimpse into inner-city ministry, but each year when college students spend their spring break in one of our cities, lives are touched. During Urban

Homeless man in the rain

Even in the Rain

Many of our partners are passionate about reaching the inner city with the hope and love of God. And Pastor Paul, a Cru® partner in the Twin Cities, is one

Woman receives a Box of Love

Dani’s New Hope

Christina was blown away by the results of the delivery of one Box of Love® in particular. Christina’s husband is the pastor at a church in Jacksonville, Florida that partners

Three women praying

She Needed God

Every month, Cru® staff members in Chicago gather with partner ministries in the Roseland neighborhood to pray. One particular day, they planted themselves on three different street corners, praying for