Greetings from BT

BT writes from Jerusalem:

After serving for many years in south Lebanon I am glad I can continue to help the families who lost their homes. When I first opened the Arazim Dental Clinic I thought it would be a project to offer these people emergency dental treatment during a short period of transition. Most hoped to either return to Lebanon or to immigrate to another country. Now, six years later, the dental clinic continues to serve this community. Dental care is an important and practical way to assist people in need and many consider it to be the most valuable project offered for their benefit...

Looking ahead, I am planning to visit Toronto and Rochester, NY from Sept. 9 to Oct. 10. I can be contacted in Toronto at 416-225-2060 during this time. I have also been invited to teach in the Youth With A Mission primary health care school in Senegal the end of November. I will teach preventive dentistry, clinical dental hygiene and share from my experience in cross cultural ministry in the Middle East.

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Garden and Block Party

The Block Association has been very busy this spring working with neighbors and local authorities to reduce crime and drug activity, raising community spirit, and cleaning up our community "pocket park" known officially as the "Arnett Bird & Butterfly Garden" on the corner of Arnett Blvd. and Wellington Avenue.

On Saturday, August 5th, from 12 to 4 pm ABA will also be hosting the neighborhood's first Block Party in years. There will be activities for kids, talent shows, visits from the police and fire departments, balloons, hot dogs and refreshments, and much more. Be sure to tell your neighbors and come on out!

Crisis Pregnancy Hotline

Embracing Options has been open for over a year now and is growing by leaps and bounds! Each month through our Hotline at 235-0690 we see more and more young women in need. Our Director, Sandi Clawson, is connecting with local churches and social programs to raise awareness and support for what we're doing in the neighborhood. We're very excited about the enthusiasm that's been evident in the community. We've submitted our application for an ultrasound machine though Focus on the Family Option Ultrasound, and in the meantime we've been the temporary recipients of a donated ultrasound machine that we're using to train volunteers.

If you have interest in this area or want to help us financially, please contact us or you can even donate online! Give us a call at 235-0690 as soon as possible to discuss your interests!