Sprawl Causing Inner City Problems

Suburban sprawl has been blamed for almost every social ill, with the most common accusations damning it for traffic congestion and the decline of the inner city. Sprawl can have a devastating impact on the poor and racial minorities who are often concentrated in inner city neighborhoods. Not only does sprawl lead to the dispersal of job opportunities, but it absorbs large amounts of government spending on new infrastructure which might otherwise be used to deal with inner city problems. In addition, sprawl may well sharpen racial segregation within metropolitan areas.

Helping The Inner City A Little Safer

Remember when you were young and you had a bad day? You couldn’t wait to get home and the safe confines of the four walls that surrounded you! That’s a feeling that we should all have, but Joe Eriquez of Heart for the City knows a lot of kids that never get to experience that feeling. That’s why he diligently sought a house that he could help the inner city be safer for the youth in Glendale, Arizona. That’s why he now diligently seeks YOUR help in making that house all that it can be.

“We have a vision,” Joe explained, “where this house will not only be a center for socializing, but, and more importantly, a place where learning can take place. Our greatest need in this realm is computers. With an extensive computer lab we can help kids with their homework, and help them go online and search for Grants so they can realize their dream of getting a higher education. We can give them an opportunity to learn, and improve, their computer skills - - a marketable skill that is quickly becoming a requirement when seeking gainful employment.”

What he needs the most, however, is volunteers. People who will dedicate themselves to being trained to minister to young people and train them - - to be part of the 21st Century, to improve family life for their children, and to become part of the Kingdom of God! Don’t delay - -don’t even hesitate, contact Heart for the City to see how you can help make this truly a Ministry House!

Prayer Wall for Poor Families

The Bible tells us to pray daily and to support one another in prayer. That's why Heart for the City has a Prayer Wall. It's a place for you to submit your prayer requests, to pray for others with needs, and to pray for our ministry to provide inner city help.

Inner City Help

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Mission Statement

Heart for the City is a non-profit organization. HFTC is committed to the physical, emotional and spiritual well-being of the children and poor families of the inner city help communities. Special emphasis is placed on low-income neighborhoods of Glendale by creating innovative solutions to the difficult social problems that poor families face daily.

Mission Overview

For 30 years the message of hope has gone out to the at risk youth and their families of urban Glendale through Young Life and Heart for the City . Our mission is holistic among the at risk youth and their families. Our plan is to increase community development through raising indigenous leaders.

Need for a new kind of leadership in the inner-cities

There is a need for a new kind of leadership in the inner cities - a need for men and women who are teaching and demonstrating by example the kind of character and values that bring purpose to life and positive direction to children, teens and families.

The need for role models

Inner City help children, teens and families need role models from their own ethnic background, who have experienced similar situations, and who can give them hope, motivation, and courage to live for something above and beyond the lure of a life of crime or dependency. The ethnic urban leader who will have the greatest positive influence in his/her own community is the person who is a healthy role model - both morally and spiritually - and who will "roll up his/her sleeves" and become personally involved in the lives of those around them.

Our Goal

Our goal is to enhance and develop personal, family and business relationships. To strengthen the spiritual foundation upon which men and women can build as they make a positive impact in their communities and families. Positive programs include:

Mentoring	Tutoring	Food/Clothing Bank
GED Classes	Computer Classes	Job Development

This vision is about building and rebuilding lives. In order for true and lasting change to occur in our communities, we must begin to rebuild positive value systems by assisting individuals and families in regaining a purpose in life. Solving problems in our communities must begin with the individual. Sound character, constructive attitudes, and traditional value systems need to be established one by one. Mentoring teens is an important part of this ministry to AZ poor families.

Please send your donations to:
P.O. Box 2
Glendale, AZ 85311

Inner City Help via a Bowl-a-thon

Join a bowl-a-thon to raise funds for the inner city on Saturday, July 17, 2010. The event will take place at Brunswick Zone Glendale, from 2 – 4:30 pm.

You have plenty of opportunities to participate including various sponsorship levels. Call 602-499-5059 for more information or visit our bowl-a-thon page. Come bowl with us, make new friends and support a great cause!

Heart for the City is a non-profit organization. HFTC is committed to the physical, emotional and spiritual well-being of the children and families of the inner-city communities. Special emphasis is placed on low-income neighborhoods of Glendale by creating innovative solutions to difficult social problems.

Heart for the City

Heart for the City is a non-profit organization.

HFTC is committed to the physical, emotional and spiritual well-being of the children and families of the inner-city communities. Special emphasis is placed on low-income neighborhoods of Glendale and Phoenix by creating innovative solutions to difficult social problems.

For 30 years the message of hope has gone out to the at risk youth and their families of urban Glendale through Young Life and Heart for the City. Our mission is holistic among the at risk youth and their families. Our plan is to increase community development through raising indigenous leaders.

Inner City Help