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In June 1983, in response to the economic crisis in South Eastern Michigan, the Presbytery of Detroit brought together a support group of unemployed workers. The goal of the support group was to enable members, through workshops, counseling, to find meaningful work. The support group was named the Barnabas Project; and the rest , as they say, is history. Over the years the focus of the Barnabas Project has expanded. However, the mission is essentially the same - to empower individuals for meaningful living in accordance with the design with our Almighty Creator. This mission particularly rings true today as we diligently seek to reclaim and redirect youth who have been"disenfranchised" and encourage hardworking, motivated youth to stay on the righteous path. We have made continuous progress toward our goal one child at a time. We have positively impacted the lives of hundreds of children during our 18 years, and we strive to impact thousands more, this century. We thank all of our wonderful and loyal supporters in the Presbytery, other churches, and community who have assisted us in achieving our mission. We look forward to continually working with you as we strive to effect change in the lives of our children and in our communities. Stanley Edwards
"Success is not defined by the number of servants you have, but by how many people you serve." -Ralph
D. Abernathy, Former Executive Director
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