Good Neighbors (Paperback)

Betsy Biesenbach

ISBN 10: 149929669X / ISBN 13: 9781499296693

Published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform, 2014

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Paperback. In the late 1960s, Roanoke area clergy became concerned about the growing numbers of people coming to their churches and synagogues, asking for help. Many had been turned away from other agencies because they didn't fit the criteria for assistance. Yet their needs were real. In 1971, representatives of nine denominations met to establish an ecumenical urban ministry to develop and coordinate services to people in need. RAM's first project was to deliver surplus food to the elderly and disabled. As the needs grew, so did RAM. With support from the Roanoke Times, the Good Neighbors Fund was established in 1984 to raise money for emergency assistance. In 1986, Roanoke's mayor, The Rev. Noel Taylor, launched an initiative on homelessness. In response, the following year RAM House opened its doors to the homeless in a building donated by the Catholic Diocese of Richmond. We offer emergency financial assistance, a day shelter, This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Good Neighbors (Paperback)
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication Date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 149929669X
• ISBN 13: 9781499296693
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

In the late 1960s, Roanoke area clergy became concerned about the growing numbers of people coming to their churches and synagogues, asking for help.  Many had been turned away from other agencies because they didn't fit the criteria for assistance. Yet their needs were real. In 1971, representatives of nine denominations met to establish an ecumenical urban ministry to develop and coordinate services to people in need.  RAM's first project was to deliver surplus food to the elderly and disabled.  As the needs grew, so did RAM. With support from the Roanoke Times, the Good Neighbors Fund was established in 1984 to raise money for emergency assistance.  In 1986, Roanoke's mayor, The Rev. Noel Taylor, launched an initiative on homelessness.  In response, the following year  RAM House opened its doors to the homeless in a building donated by the Catholic Diocese of Richmond. We offer emergency financial assistance, a day shelter,

About the Author

Betsy Biesenbach is a freelance writer and real estate title examiner whose work has regularly appeared in the Roanoke Times since 1984. She began writing Good Neighbors stories in 1991. A graduate of Radford University, she lives in Roanoke, VA with her husband, son and two cats, and is the author of "Bits O' Betsy Biesenbach," a collection of short essays. "Bits O' Betsy Biesenbach" is also available on Amazon.com.