GOOD NEWS
FROM OUR NEIGHBORHOODS
STORIES OF GOD’S DEEP, RELENTLESS LOVE
A Taste of the Kingdom
This past week, we had a the opportunity to celebrate the hard work of 21 very special neighbors. Our adult English Language students and volunteer teachers have built a beautiful community of neighbors, sharing life and language each Tuesday and Thursday morning.
Remembering Pat Iriana
We bid a sad farewell to Pat Iriana, a dear mother-figure to many in The Root Cellar community. Read more about the life and work of an extraordinary woman.
Meet Our Neighbors Series: Mustafa Khamis
Mustafa’s story reminds us that life isn’t a solitary endeavor. For as much as his journey is a tale of mental fortitude in the face of extreme adversity, it’s also about the importance of community—teachers, counselors, parents, and friends— in facing life’s most difficult challenges.
THE LONG ROAD HOME
"The Root Cellar," his mom added, "has been a family to us. We feel we are loved here and we have a place to find help, to give help, to be a part of everything."