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Elijah’s Story:
Freely Giving Holiday Joy

When Elijah was in prison, he received the gift of God’s love through participation in a Bible study in his facility. His relationship with God blossomed through the Crossroads mentorship program.

“Crossroads was a stepping-stone to where I am now,” he said. “I’ve been studying God’s Word. I’ve been trying to do what His Word says. I’ve been trying to give back.”

Now, having returned to the Grand Rapids neighborhood where he grew up, Elijah is an agent for change. He owns a soul food restaurant and works for Urban Family Ministries, coming alongside men and women as they leave prison and helping them reintegrate into society. He often meets with formerly incarcerated people and at-risk youth, offering them a safe space to share life and have meaningful conversations. Elijah often shares the story of how God transformed his life with people who need to hear it.

Every Thanksgiving and Christmas, Elijah and his family hand out hundreds of free meals and gifts to people in his neighborhood. Last year, he gave away 1,100 meals.

“A lot of people know the life I used to live, and a lot of people glorify that life. So, to see me doing something different is for them to ask me how my change came about,” Elijah said.

When you give to Crossroads, Crossroads students give back. Will you consider making a generous donation this Giving Tuesday?

Elijah’s Story:
Freely Giving Holiday Joy

When Elijah was in prison, he received the gift of God’s love through participation in a Bible study in his facility. His relationship with God blossomed through the Crossroads mentorship program.

“Crossroads was a stepping-stone to where I am now,” he said. “I’ve been studying God’s Word. I’ve been trying to do what His Word says. I’ve been trying to give back.”

Now, having returned to the Grand Rapids neighborhood where he grew up, Elijah is an agent for change. He owns a soul food restaurant and works for Urban Family Ministries, coming alongside men and women as they leave prison and helping them reintegrate into society. He often meets with formerly incarcerated people and at-risk youth, offering them a safe space to share life and have meaningful conversations. Elijah often shares the story of how God transformed his life with people who need to hear it.

Every Thanksgiving and Christmas, Elijah and his family hand out hundreds of free meals and gifts to people in his neighborhood. Last year, he gave away 1,100 meals.

“A lot of people know the life I used to live, and a lot of people glorify that life. So, to see me doing something different is for them to ask me how my change came about,” Elijah said.

When you give to Crossroads, Crossroads students give back. Will you consider making a generous donation this Giving Tuesday?

Elijah’s Story:
Freely Giving Holiday Joy

When Elijah was in prison, he received the gift of God’s love through participation in a Bible study in his facility. His relationship with God blossomed through the Crossroads mentorship program.

“Crossroads was a stepping-stone to where I am now,” he said. “I’ve been studying God’s Word. I’ve been trying to do what His Word says. I’ve been trying to give back.”

Now, having returned to the Grand Rapids neighborhood where he grew up, Elijah is an agent for change. He owns a soul food restaurant and works for Urban Family Ministries, coming alongside men and women as they leave prison and helping them reintegrate into society. He often meets with formerly incarcerated people and at-risk youth, offering them a safe space to share life and have meaningful conversations. Elijah often shares the story of how God transformed his life with people who need to hear it.

Every Thanksgiving and Christmas, Elijah and his family hand out hundreds of free meals and gifts to people in his neighborhood. Last year, he gave away 1,100 meals.

“A lot of people know the life I used to live, and a lot of people glorify that life. So, to see me doing something different is for them to ask me how my change came about,” Elijah said.

When you give to Crossroads, Crossroads students give back. Will you consider making a generous donation this Giving Tuesday?

Elijah’s Story:
Freely Giving Holiday Joy

When Elijah was in prison, he received the gift of God’s love through participation in a Bible study in his facility. His relationship with God blossomed through the Crossroads mentorship program.

“Crossroads was a stepping-stone to where I am now,” he said. “I’ve been studying God’s Word. I’ve been trying to do what His Word says. I’ve been trying to give back.”

Now, having returned to the Grand Rapids neighborhood where he grew up, Elijah is an agent for change. He owns a soul food restaurant and works for Urban Family Ministries, coming alongside men and women as they leave prison and helping them reintegrate into society. He often meets with formerly incarcerated people and at-risk youth, offering them a safe space to share life and have meaningful conversations. Elijah often shares the story of how God transformed his life with people who need to hear it.

Every Thanksgiving and Christmas, Elijah and his family hand out hundreds of free meals and gifts to people in his neighborhood. Last year, he gave away 1,100 meals.

“A lot of people know the life I used to live, and a lot of people glorify that life. So, to see me doing something different is for them to ask me how my change came about,” Elijah said.

When you give to Crossroads, Crossroads students give back. Will you consider making a generous donation this Giving Tuesday?

Elijah’s Story:
Freely Giving Holiday Joy

When Elijah was in prison, he received the gift of God’s love through participation in a Bible study in his facility. His relationship with God blossomed through the Crossroads mentorship program.

“Crossroads was a stepping-stone to where I am now,” he said. “I’ve been studying God’s Word. I’ve been trying to do what His Word says. I’ve been trying to give back.”

Now, having returned to the Grand Rapids neighborhood where he grew up, Elijah is an agent for change. He owns a soul food restaurant and works for Urban Family Ministries, coming alongside men and women as they leave prison and helping them reintegrate into society. He often meets with formerly incarcerated people and at-risk youth, offering them a safe space to share life and have meaningful conversations. Elijah often shares the story of how God transformed his life with people who need to hear it.

Every Thanksgiving and Christmas, Elijah and his family hand out hundreds of free meals and gifts to people in his neighborhood. Last year, he gave away 1,100 meals.

“A lot of people know the life I used to live, and a lot of people glorify that life. So, to see me doing something different is for them to ask me how my change came about,” Elijah said.

When you give to Crossroads, Crossroads students give back. Will you consider making a generous donation this Giving Tuesday?

Elijah’s Story:
Freely Giving Holiday Joy

When Elijah was in prison, he received the gift of God’s love through participation in a Bible study in his facility. His relationship with God blossomed through the Crossroads mentorship program.

“Crossroads was a stepping-stone to where I am now,” he said. “I’ve been studying God’s Word. I’ve been trying to do what His Word says. I’ve been trying to give back.”

Now, having returned to the Grand Rapids neighborhood where he grew up, Elijah is an agent for change. He owns a soul food restaurant and works for Urban Family Ministries, coming alongside men and women as they leave prison and helping them reintegrate into society. He often meets with formerly incarcerated people and at-risk youth, offering them a safe space to share life and have meaningful conversations. Elijah often shares the story of how God transformed his life with people who need to hear it.

Every Thanksgiving and Christmas, Elijah and his family hand out hundreds of free meals and gifts to people in his neighborhood. Last year, he gave away 1,100 meals.

“A lot of people know the life I used to live, and a lot of people glorify that life. So, to see me doing something different is for them to ask me how my change came about,” Elijah said.

When you give to Crossroads, Crossroads students give back. Will you consider making a generous donation this Giving Tuesday?

Elijah’s Story:
Freely Giving Holiday Joy

When Elijah was in prison, he received the gift of God’s love through participation in a Bible study in his facility. His relationship with God blossomed through the Crossroads mentorship program.

“Crossroads was a stepping-stone to where I am now,” he said. “I’ve been studying God’s Word. I’ve been trying to do what His Word says. I’ve been trying to give back.”

Now, having returned to the Grand Rapids neighborhood where he grew up, Elijah is an agent for change. He owns a soul food restaurant and works for Urban Family Ministries, coming alongside men and women as they leave prison and helping them reintegrate into society. He often meets with formerly incarcerated people and at-risk youth, offering them a safe space to share life and have meaningful conversations. Elijah often shares the story of how God transformed his life with people who need to hear it.

Every Thanksgiving and Christmas, Elijah and his family hand out hundreds of free meals and gifts to people in his neighborhood. Last year, he gave away 1,100 meals.

“A lot of people know the life I used to live, and a lot of people glorify that life. So, to see me doing something different is for them to ask me how my change came about,” Elijah said.

When you give to Crossroads, Crossroads students give back. Will you consider making a generous donation this Giving Tuesday?

Elijah’s Story:
Freely Giving Holiday Joy

When Elijah was in prison, he received the gift of God’s love through participation in a Bible study in his facility. His relationship with God blossomed through the Crossroads mentorship program.

“Crossroads was a stepping-stone to where I am now,” he said. “I’ve been studying God’s Word. I’ve been trying to do what His Word says. I’ve been trying to give back.”

Now, having returned to the Grand Rapids neighborhood where he grew up, Elijah is an agent for change. He owns a soul food restaurant and works for Urban Family Ministries, coming alongside men and women as they leave prison and helping them reintegrate into society. He often meets with formerly incarcerated people and at-risk youth, offering them a safe space to share life and have meaningful conversations. Elijah often shares the story of how God transformed his life with people who need to hear it.

Every Thanksgiving and Christmas, Elijah and his family hand out hundreds of free meals and gifts to people in his neighborhood. Last year, he gave away 1,100 meals.

“A lot of people know the life I used to live, and a lot of people glorify that life. So, to see me doing something different is for them to ask me how my change came about,” Elijah said.

When you give to Crossroads, Crossroads students give back. Will you consider making a generous donation this Giving Tuesday?

Elijah’s Story:
Freely Giving Holiday Joy

When Elijah was in prison, he received the gift of God’s love through participation in a Bible study in his facility. His relationship with God blossomed through the Crossroads mentorship program.

“Crossroads was a stepping-stone to where I am now,” he said. “I’ve been studying God’s Word. I’ve been trying to do what His Word says. I’ve been trying to give back.”

Now, having returned to the Grand Rapids neighborhood where he grew up, Elijah is an agent for change. He owns a soul food restaurant and works for Urban Family Ministries, coming alongside men and women as they leave prison and helping them reintegrate into society. He often meets with formerly incarcerated people and at-risk youth, offering them a safe space to share life and have meaningful conversations. Elijah often shares the story of how God transformed his life with people who need to hear it.

Every Thanksgiving and Christmas, Elijah and his family hand out hundreds of free meals and gifts to people in his neighborhood. Last year, he gave away 1,100 meals.

“A lot of people know the life I used to live, and a lot of people glorify that life. So, to see me doing something different is for them to ask me how my change came about,” Elijah said.

When you give to Crossroads, Crossroads students give back. Will you consider making a generous donation this Giving Tuesday?

Elijah’s Story:
Freely Giving Holiday Joy

When Elijah was in prison, he received the gift of God’s love through participation in a Bible study in his facility. His relationship with God blossomed through the Crossroads mentorship program.

“Crossroads was a stepping-stone to where I am now,” he said. “I’ve been studying God’s Word. I’ve been trying to do what His Word says. I’ve been trying to give back.”

Now, having returned to the Grand Rapids neighborhood where he grew up, Elijah is an agent for change. He owns a soul food restaurant and works for Urban Family Ministries, coming alongside men and women as they leave prison and helping them reintegrate into society. He often meets with formerly incarcerated people and at-risk youth, offering them a safe space to share life and have meaningful conversations. Elijah often shares the story of how God transformed his life with people who need to hear it.

Every Thanksgiving and Christmas, Elijah and his family hand out hundreds of free meals and gifts to people in his neighborhood. Last year, he gave away 1,100 meals.

“A lot of people know the life I used to live, and a lot of people glorify that life. So, to see me doing something different is for them to ask me how my change came about,” Elijah said.

When you give to Crossroads, Crossroads students give back. Will you consider making a generous donation this Giving Tuesday?

Elijah’s Story:
Freely Giving Holiday Joy

When Elijah was in prison, he received the gift of God’s love through participation in a Bible study in his facility. His relationship with God blossomed through the Crossroads mentorship program.

“Crossroads was a stepping-stone to where I am now,” he said. “I’ve been studying God’s Word. I’ve been trying to do what His Word says. I’ve been trying to give back.”

Now, having returned to the Grand Rapids neighborhood where he grew up, Elijah is an agent for change. He owns a soul food restaurant and works for Urban Family Ministries, coming alongside men and women as they leave prison and helping them reintegrate into society. He often meets with formerly incarcerated people and at-risk youth, offering them a safe space to share life and have meaningful conversations. Elijah often shares the story of how God transformed his life with people who need to hear it.

Every Thanksgiving and Christmas, Elijah and his family hand out hundreds of free meals and gifts to people in his neighborhood. Last year, he gave away 1,100 meals.

“A lot of people know the life I used to live, and a lot of people glorify that life. So, to see me doing something different is for them to ask me how my change came about,” Elijah said.

When you give to Crossroads, Crossroads students give back. Will you consider making a generous donation this Giving Tuesday?

Elijah’s Story:
Freely Giving Holiday Joy

When Elijah was in prison, he received the gift of God’s love through participation in a Bible study in his facility. His relationship with God blossomed through the Crossroads mentorship program.

“Crossroads was a stepping-stone to where I am now,” he said. “I’ve been studying God’s Word. I’ve been trying to do what His Word says. I’ve been trying to give back.”

Now, having returned to the Grand Rapids neighborhood where he grew up, Elijah is an agent for change. He owns a soul food restaurant and works for Urban Family Ministries, coming alongside men and women as they leave prison and helping them reintegrate into society. He often meets with formerly incarcerated people and at-risk youth, offering them a safe space to share life and have meaningful conversations. Elijah often shares the story of how God transformed his life with people who need to hear it.

Every Thanksgiving and Christmas, Elijah and his family hand out hundreds of free meals and gifts to people in his neighborhood. Last year, he gave away 1,100 meals.

“A lot of people know the life I used to live, and a lot of people glorify that life. So, to see me doing something different is for them to ask me how my change came about,” Elijah said.

When you give to Crossroads, Crossroads students give back. Will you consider making a generous donation this Giving Tuesday?

Elijah’s Story:
Freely Giving Holiday Joy

When Elijah was in prison, he received the gift of God’s love through participation in a Bible study in his facility. His relationship with God blossomed through the Crossroads mentorship program.

“Crossroads was a stepping-stone to where I am now,” he said. “I’ve been studying God’s Word. I’ve been trying to do what His Word says. I’ve been trying to give back.”

Now, having returned to the Grand Rapids neighborhood where he grew up, Elijah is an agent for change. He owns a soul food restaurant and works for Urban Family Ministries, coming alongside men and women as they leave prison and helping them reintegrate into society. He often meets with formerly incarcerated people and at-risk youth, offering them a safe space to share life and have meaningful conversations. Elijah often shares the story of how God transformed his life with people who need to hear it.

Every Thanksgiving and Christmas, Elijah and his family hand out hundreds of free meals and gifts to people in his neighborhood. Last year, he gave away 1,100 meals.

“A lot of people know the life I used to live, and a lot of people glorify that life. So, to see me doing something different is for them to ask me how my change came about,” Elijah said.

When you give to Crossroads, Crossroads students give back. Will you consider making a generous donation this Giving Tuesday?

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