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Lord, When Did We See You Addicted? Northeast Ohio, like much of the Rust Belt, has been ravaged by unemployment, hopelessness, and opioid addiction. Churches there are responding with help and hope.

Authors :
THOMPSON, HEIDI
Source :
Sojourners Magazine. Dec2017, Vol. 46 Issue 11, p14-19. 6p.
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

The article focuses on the unemployment and opioid addiction in Ohio and the efforts of Pastor Julia Wike and the church to help the community. The topics include the shutting down of the Youngstown Sheet and Tube mill and its impact on employment, the increase in addiction and crime related to addiction. It mentions the Basement Outreach Ministries, founded by Pastor Wike, which meets at the First United Methodist Church and provides food and clothing to vulnerable people.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
15501140
Volume :
46
Issue :
11
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Sojourners Magazine
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
128388589