Mondays, 4PM, 19th and Vine, (Philadelphia Free Library)

Love thy neighbor as thyself (Matthew 19:19)
Restart is a 501c3 non-profit that serves the homeless in Philadelphia. We are a Christian group. We serve hundreds of meals a week. We help thousands obtain proper ID and driver’s licenses each year. Sometimes I get overwhelmed. Over $3000 a month. Much out of my pocket. Sometimes I want to drop off the food and run away. But Fila has been inside for 5 years. Buck got married August 12th (2006) and bought a house. Dorothy, praise the Lord, has an apartment.  The Hollands were reunited with their kids. Keith got a driver’s license. Calvin got a hug and prayer. And the hungry guy ate. And so much more.
It is worth it….but I need help.

We have a wondeful team of volunteers.  But our needs have grown.  And we are asking you to sponsor someone.  Each ID is $12.  Every driver’s license is $28.  Each Monday meal is over $100.   All of the money goes to the homeless.  And please pray for us

Loving thy neighbor. A ministry to the homeless

Adam and friend

Many of these men and women were born into a cycle of poverty. Raised in the projects. They were forgotten children…..and are now ignored as adults.

Let use remember how blessed we are. For those of us who have more than we need, let’s not forget about those who don’t have enough.

DO-nation

If you have never met a homeless man or woman, you might be shocked. These are helpable people. They are sports fans. They care about looking nice. They debate politics. They read the newspapers. They pray. Some of them have kids. Some of their families have no idea they are outside.

They were once children with dreams and now are adults who need help.

Some of these men are very funny. Top 3 I’ve heard.

q: Where do you live?

a: I’m in an abandominium (deserted house)

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q: How bad is it sleeping outside?

a: It’s great. Year round air conditioning.

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q: Adam, do you know what the greatest nation in the world is?
DO-nation. Can I have a dollar?

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I didn’t give that guy a dollar, but I’m asking you to consider giving Resart a few of yours.

Our non-profit status comes through the South Jersey Youth Alliance. (www.sjya.com). check them out.

Checks would be made out to “SJYA: RESTART”. And sent to:

Adam Bruckner

Philadelphia Kixx

3601 S. Broad.

Philadelphia PA 19148.

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many thank yous

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This guy has the worlds worst umbrella.

Some think that the homeless are lazy scammers. You cannot fake cold, wet, hungry.

Remember, homeless not helpless. Is this the image you have of a homeless man? This is reality in Philadelphia.

Homeless men have the best nicknames.  (Peanut, Chin, Shorty).  Last Christmas we were given some tickets to a 76’ers game. For some it was their first pro sports game. For others, the first since they were kids. (Note to viewers and children: Santa Clause is not homeless).