
Brighton First has had a
relationship with the Cass Community Social Services (Cass) for many years.
Cass is a United Methodist mission in Detroit that seeks to improve the lives
of people through shelter, food, transitional housing and empowerment.
Over the years, many
volunteers from Brighton First have volunteers for projects at Cass, including
cooking and serving meals, sorting, cleaning, painting and remodeling. Entire
apartments and shared living spaces have been remodeled by teams from Brighton
First. Clergy from Brighton First have been guest preachers at Cass’ mid-week
worship service.
Two years ago, the
congregation of Brighton First funded the remodeling and furnishing of an
entire apartment in a brand new complex for formerly homeless persons who are
disabled.
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Cass Tiny House under construction |
This Lent we will again be
stepping up to change lives at Cass. As a congregation, we have committed to
purchasing front doors for six “tiny houses” that are currently under
construction. The houses, each 250-400 square feet, represent an act of hope
for the city of Detroit. The planned neighborhood of tiny houses will be home
to the formerly homeless. A few of the homes will also be available for
purchase by Wayne State University students and retirees who wish to move to
the community.
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First Cass Tiny House dedicated |
Each door on the tiny homes
costs $500. With our donations, we will provide not only the entrance into a
new home, but symbolic entrance into new life for new homeowners and an entire
neighborhood. Please consider joining me in this special Lenten project.
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Cass Tiny House interior |
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