Christopher Closeup: The Question That Led to a Lifeline

“‘Can you help us?’

“Those four words, spoken to Chris Bell in 1979, have led to hundreds of babies and young mothers in the ensuing years finding shelter, life skills, compassion and a future.”

In a recent commentary, Tony Rossi, of The Christophers, reflected on how this simple request led to the development of a community-based service for homeless, expectant, and new mothers and their children in the context of the Catholic social tradition.

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Christopher Closeup: The Question That Led to a Lifeline for Women Who Are Pregnant and Homeless (7 OCT 12)

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