Breaking the Cycle of Poverty
Breaking the Cycle of Poverty
Shepherd Community Center
“Breaking the Cycle of Poverty” explores why poverty remains such a persistent problem in the United States and how individuals and organizations can help people secure economic independence and a higher quality of life.
AI can be a force for good. Christians need to lead the way.
Shepherd Community Center Executive Director Jay Height and Tim Connors, founder of PivotNorth Capital, discuss how Christian leaders can harness artificial intelligence for good.
Oct 29
22 min
AI has potential to transform how we fight hunger and homelessness
Shepherd Community Center Executive Director Jay Height and Tim Connors, founder of PivotNorth Capital, discuss innovation in ministry, including the effective use of artificial intelligence.
Oct 15
23 min
How Shepherd partners with Arsenal Tech High to help IPS students
Shepherd Community Center Executive Director Jay Height and Arsenal Tech Principal JR Shelt discuss the ministry’s unique partnership with the high school.
Oct 1
18 min
Shepherd and Sagamore Institute forge partnership to build affordable housing
Shepherd Community Center Executive Director Jay Height and Sagamore Institute Senior Fellow Jeff Sparks discuss a new affordable housing initiative on the near east side of Indianapolis.
Sep 17
15 min
Families working to escape poverty count on safe, affordable childcare options
Shepherd Community Center Executive Director Jay Height discusses the vital importance of safe and effective preschool and daycare for families working to break free of poverty.
Aug 27
11 min
Shepherd partnership with Indianapolis Public Schools flourishes as new school year begins
Shepherd Community Center Executive Director Jay Height discusses Shepherd Academy’s plans for the new school year as well as the ministry’s work with Indianapolis Public Schools and Purdue Polytechnic High School.
Aug 13
11 min
Shepherd’s potential partnership with DC Blox may leverage new resources in fight against poverty
Executive Director Jay Height discusses a potential new partnership that could add significant resources to help neighbors escape poverty
Jul 30
18 min
Welcome to The Porch: Shepherd’s new resource center helps neighbors solve problems
Executive Director Jay Height discusses the vision and mission behind Shepherd’s new Launching Center.
Jul 16
9 min
Summer is busy at Shepherd: It’s a great time to serve kids on Indy’s east side
Executive Director Jay Height talks about service opportunities during a busy summer season at Shepherd.
Jun 4
8 min
Good neighbors needed: How you can build a bridge with the people next door
Shepherd Executive Director Jay Height discusses new research that shows Americans are increasingly disconnected from their neighbors, and how you can overcome that trend.
May 21
11 min
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