Ron Turner talks with Bruce Deel, CEO of City of Refuge. Deel discusses how they help the homeless population break out of the repeated pattern of living crisis to crisis. Deel talks about the collaborative effort amongst participating organizations that cover all the needs of the less fortunate to help them bring order back into their lives and help plug them back into society. Deel explains the importance of each program available for their guests, from healthcare to job training that can help overcome the challenge of the cost of living in Metro Atlanta. Mentorship programs help fatherless children break the cycle of poverty, bringing hope to their future. Their private school on campus covers pre-school to scholarship funding that helps students pay for college. They can be contacted at (https://www.cityofrefugeatl.org)
Original airdate: 9/10/2023
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Ron joined EMF in 2023 and he covers parts of Missouri, Alabama, Tennessee and South Carolina as well as Georgia and Florida, including major markets Atlanta and Miami.