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We Practice Radical Hospitality

We transform our city, our institutions, and ourselves when we embrace the individual needs of our most vulnerable sisters and brothers.

Every person will be seen, recognized and restored. We will all be well fed in every aspect of life, and we will be made whole – even for just a few pure and powerful moments. The simplest acts of kindness can soothe the afflicted and transform the fortunate.

There is always a seat at our table; there is enough for everyone. To those who have more than they need, we invite partnership and contribution. For those who are turned away elsewhere, our doors are wide and welcoming. In fact, our doors are open to all of our neighbors. On those who live in the shadows of solitude, we shower the sunlight of community. And to you, we extend an invitation to join us at our tables and help turn on the light.

Note: The above descriptive information came from the organization's Our Mission page.

In The News

Penn law and engineering students built these accessible tech projects for Philly nonprofits, Technical.ly Philly, July 31, 2020.
Mail for the homeless: A local lifeline for people off the grid, Philly dot com, April 15, 2019.
Interlude from tedium, toll of homelessness awaits at Broad Street Ministry dance class, Newsworks, May 12, 2017.

Info

Email Newsletter: Newsletter Signup
Facebook: @BroadStreetMinistry
Instagram: @broadstreetmin
Volunteer: Welcome to Broad Street Ministry's Volunteer Page!

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+{{toplink|url=http://www.broadstreetministry.org/|name=broadstreetministry.org}}<blockquote>''We Practice Radical Hospitality''</blockquote>We transform our city, our institutions, and ourselves when '''we embrace the individual needs of our most vulnerable sisters and brothers'''.
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+Every person will be seen, recognized and restored. We will all be well fed in every aspect of life, and we will be made whole – even for just a few pure and powerful moments. The simplest acts of kindness can soothe the afflicted and transform the fortunate.
-Mission Statement<br>Established in May of 2005 as a Pennsylvania 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation, Broad Street Ministry (“BSM”) is a broad-minded Christian community that cherishes creativity, fosters and nurtures artistic expression, extends inclusive hospitality and—works for a more just world through civic engagement.
+There is always a seat at our table; there is enough for everyone. To those who have more than they need, we invite partnership and contribution. For those who are turned away elsewhere, our doors are wide and welcoming. In fact, our doors are open to all of our neighbors. On those who live in the shadows of solitude, we shower the sunlight of community. And to you, we extend an invitation to join us at our tables and help turn on the light.
-Core Values<br>Spiritual Development: We believe God is dynamically at work in the life of every person. We aim to meet people where they are–to learn from their spiritual experiences and share ours. We seek to enhance the experience of God through worship, educational offerings and spiritual friendship.
+''Note:''&nbsp;&nbsp;The above descriptive information came from the organization's [http://www.broadstreetministry.org/our-mission/ Our Mission] page.
-Community<br>Situated at the nexus of Philadelphia's most divergent populations, BSM works hard to create common ground, practice radical and intentional inclusiveness, and encourage meaningful dialogue across societal divides.
+==In The News==
+*[http://technical.ly/philly/2020/07/31/university-pennsylvania-law-engineering-students-technology-projects-nonprofits-legal/ Penn law and engineering students built these accessible tech projects for Philly nonprofits], Technical.ly Philly, July 31, 2020.
+*[http://www.philly.com/news/homeless-philadelphia-broad-street-ministry-mail-20190415.html Mail for the homeless: A local lifeline for people off the grid], Philly dot com, April 15, 2019.
+*[http://www.newsworks.org/index.php/arts-culture/item/103814-interlude-from-tedium-toll-of-homelessness-awaits-at-broad-street-ministry-dance-class- Interlude from tedium, toll of homelessness awaits at Broad Street Ministry dance class], Newsworks, May 12, 2017.
-Hospitality<br>BSM endeavors to a be a 'Cathedral' that welcomes, serves, shelters supports and befriends our community regardless of faith commitments or lack thereof. We attempt to provide our neighbors with the encouragement and resources that are needed to experience the flourishing God intends for everyone.
+==Info==
+*Email Newsletter:&nbsp;[http://www.broadstreetministry.org/newsletter-signup/ Newsletter Signup]
+*Facebook:&nbsp;[http://www.facebook.com/BroadStreetMinistry/ @BroadStreetMinistry]
+*Instagram:&nbsp;[http://www.instagram.com/broadstreetmin/ @broadstreetmin]
+*Volunteer:&nbsp;[http://broadstreetministry.volunteerhub.com/events/index Welcome to Broad Street Ministry's Volunteer Page!]
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