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	{{toplink\|url=http://www.crisisministry.org\|name=crisisministry.org}}<blockquote>''We Are Neighbors Helping Neighbors''</blockquote>		{{toplink\|url=http://www.crisisministry.org\|name=crisisministry.org}}[[File:GACM.webp\|300px\|thumb\|right\|Inside the food cupboard at Germantown Avenue Crisis Ministry.]]<blockquote>''We Are Neighbors Helping Neighbors''</blockquote>
	'''Germantown Avenue Crisis Ministry''' has been '''serving vulnerable residents of Northwest Philadelphia responding directly and compassionately to the basic needs of clients'''. In 1997, GACM was founded by a consortium of local churches to address the growing need for emergency services by residents in their community. The clergy from these Northwest congregations noticed an increase in the number of people who came to their doors requesting emergency assistance. They determined that the most effective way to handle this trend was to establish a centralized ministry.		'''Germantown Avenue Crisis Ministry''' has been '''serving vulnerable residents of Northwest Philadelphia responding directly and compassionately to the basic needs of clients'''. In 1997, GACM was founded by a consortium of local churches to address the growing need for emergency services by residents in their community. The clergy from these Northwest congregations noticed an increase in the number of people who came to their doors requesting emergency assistance. They determined that the most effective way to handle this trend was to establish a centralized ministry.

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	*[http://chestnuthilllocal.com/stories/30-turkeys-for-for-germantown-avenue-crisis-ministry,21755 30 turkeys for for Germantown Avenue Crisis Ministry], Chestnut Hill Local, November 25, 2021.		*[http://chestnuthilllocal.com/stories/30-turkeys-for-for-germantown-avenue-crisis-ministry,21755 30 turkeys for for Germantown Avenue Crisis Ministry], Chestnut Hill Local, November 25, 2021.

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	{{toplink\|url=http://www.crisisministry.org\|name=crisisministry.org}}<blockquote>''We Are Neighbors Helping Neighbors''</blockquote>		{{toplink\|url=http://www.crisisministry.org\|name=crisisministry.org}}<blockquote>''We Are Neighbors Helping Neighbors''</blockquote>
	Germantown Avenue Crisis Ministry has been serving vulnerable residents of Northwest Philadelphia responding directly and compassionately to the basic needs of clients. In 1997, GACM was founded by a consortium of local churches to address the growing need for emergency services by residents in their community. The clergy from these Northwest congregations noticed an increase in the number of people who came to their doors requesting emergency assistance. They determined that the most effective way to handle this trend was to establish a centralized ministry.		'''Germantown Avenue Crisis Ministry''' has been '''serving vulnerable residents of Northwest Philadelphia responding directly and compassionately to the basic needs of clients'''. In 1997, GACM was founded by a consortium of local churches to address the growing need for emergency services by residents in their community. The clergy from these Northwest congregations noticed an increase in the number of people who came to their doors requesting emergency assistance. They determined that the most effective way to handle this trend was to establish a centralized ministry.

	They targeted zip code areas 19118, 19119, 19138, 19144 and 19150 and combined their financial resources to fund a part-time social work staff position and to provide money for emergency grants and direct service. In 2006, the ministry expanded to include zip code area 19126.		They targeted zip code areas 19118, 19119, 19138, 19144 and 19150 and combined their financial resources to fund a part-time social work staff position and to provide money for emergency grants and direct service. In 2006, the ministry expanded to include zip code area 19126.

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	To connect at-risk Northwest Philadelphia residents to resources within themselves and the community, that resolve their crises, stabilize their lives and equip them to take the next step(s) toward self-sufficiency.

	Germantown Avenue Crisis Ministry has been serving vulnerable residents of Northwest Philadelphia responding directly and compassionately to the basic needs of clients. In 1997, GACM was founded by a consortium of local churches to address the growing need for emergency services by residents in their community. The clergy from these Northwest congregations noticed an increase in the number of people who came to their doors requesting emergency assistance. They determined that the most effective way to handle this trend was to establish a centralized ministry.		Germantown Avenue Crisis Ministry has been serving vulnerable residents of Northwest Philadelphia responding directly and compassionately to the basic needs of clients. In 1997, GACM was founded by a consortium of local churches to address the growing need for emergency services by residents in their community. The clergy from these Northwest congregations noticed an increase in the number of people who came to their doors requesting emergency assistance. They determined that the most effective way to handle this trend was to establish a centralized ministry.

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	{{toplink\|url=http://www.crisisministry.org\|name=crisisministry.org}}<blockquote>''We Are Neighbors Helping Neighbors''</blockquote>		{{toplink\|url=http://www.crisisministry.org\|name=crisisministry.org}}<blockquote>''We Are Neighbors Helping Neighbors''</blockquote>
	~~OUR MISSION~~
	To connect at-risk Northwest Philadelphia residents to resources within themselves and the community, that resolve their crises, stabilize their lives and equip them to take the next step(s) toward self-sufficiency.		To connect at-risk Northwest Philadelphia residents to resources within themselves and the community, that resolve their crises, stabilize their lives and equip them to take the next step(s) toward self-sufficiency.

	~~OUR HISTORY~~		Germantown Avenue Crisis Ministry has been serving vulnerable residents of Northwest Philadelphia responding directly and compassionately to the basic needs of clients. In 1997, GACM was founded by a consortium of local churches to address the growing need for emergency services by residents in their community. The clergy from these Northwest congregations noticed an increase in the number of people who came to their doors requesting emergency assistance. They determined that the most effective way to handle this trend was to establish a centralized ministry.
	Germantown Avenue Crisis Ministry has been serving vulnerable residents of Northwest Philadelphia responding directly and compassionately to the basic needs of clients. In 1997, GACM was founded by a consortium of local churches to address the growing need for emergency services by residents in their community. The clergy from these Northwest congregations noticed an increase in the number of people who came to their doors requesting emergency assistance. They determined that the most effective way to handle this trend was to establish a centralized ministry. ~~This ministry was built upon:~~



	~~A common faith in God shared by the interfaith network of congregations;~~

	~~Recognition of each person’s right to be treated with compassion, dignity, and respect;~~

	~~A shared commitment to promoting the physical and spiritual well-being of people;~~

	~~The establishment of effective linkages within the community.~~



	They targeted zip code areas 19118, 19119, 19138, 19144 and 19150 and combined their financial resources to fund a part-time social work staff position and to provide money for emergency grants and direct service. In 2006, the ministry expanded to include zip code area 19126.		They targeted zip code areas 19118, 19119, 19138, 19144 and 19150 and combined their financial resources to fund a part-time social work staff position and to provide money for emergency grants and direct service. In 2006, the ministry expanded to include zip code area 19126.

	~~WHO WE SERVE~~
	Germantown Avenue Crisis Ministry has been serving vulnerable residents of Northwest Philadelphia responding directly and compassionately to the basic needs of our clients. We share information with anyone who calls or comes to our door. However, our primary commitment is to neighbors residing in zip code areas 19118, 19119, 19126, 19138, 19144, 19150.		Germantown Avenue Crisis Ministry has been serving vulnerable residents of Northwest Philadelphia responding directly and compassionately to the basic needs of our clients. We share information with anyone who calls or comes to our door. However, our primary commitment is to neighbors residing in zip code areas 19118, 19119, 19126, 19138, 19144, 19150.

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	{{toplink\|url=http://www.crisisministry.org\|name=crisisministry.org}}<blockquote>''We Are Neighbors Helping Neighbors''</blockquote>		{{toplink\|url=http://www.crisisministry.org\|name=crisisministry.org}}<blockquote>''We Are Neighbors Helping Neighbors''</blockquote>
			OUR MISSION
			To connect at-risk Northwest Philadelphia residents to resources within themselves and the community, that resolve their crises, stabilize their lives and equip them to take the next step(s) toward self-sufficiency.

			OUR HISTORY
			Germantown Avenue Crisis Ministry has been serving vulnerable residents of Northwest Philadelphia responding directly and compassionately to the basic needs of clients. In 1997, GACM was founded by a consortium of local churches to address the growing need for emergency services by residents in their community. The clergy from these Northwest congregations noticed an increase in the number of people who came to their doors requesting emergency assistance. They determined that the most effective way to handle this trend was to establish a centralized ministry. This ministry was built upon:



			A common faith in God shared by the interfaith network of congregations;

			Recognition of each person’s right to be treated with compassion, dignity, and respect;

			A shared commitment to promoting the physical and spiritual well-being of people;

			The establishment of effective linkages within the community.



			They targeted zip code areas 19118, 19119, 19138, 19144 and 19150 and combined their financial resources to fund a part-time social work staff position and to provide money for emergency grants and direct service. In 2006, the ministry expanded to include zip code area 19126.

			WHO WE SERVE
			Germantown Avenue Crisis Ministry has been serving vulnerable residents of Northwest Philadelphia responding directly and compassionately to the basic needs of our clients. We share information with anyone who calls or comes to our door. However, our primary commitment is to neighbors residing in zip code areas 19118, 19119, 19126, 19138, 19144, 19150.

			''Note:''  The above descriptive information came from the organization's [http://www.crisisministry.org/about About] page.

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	*[http://chestnuthilllocal.com/stories/30-turkeys-for-for-germantown-avenue-crisis-ministry,21755 30 turkeys for for Germantown Avenue Crisis Ministry], Chestnut Hill Local, November 25, 2021.		*[http://chestnuthilllocal.com/stories/30-turkeys-for-for-germantown-avenue-crisis-ministry,21755 30 turkeys for for Germantown Avenue Crisis Ministry], Chestnut Hill Local, November 25, 2021.

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