Breaking the Cycle of Poverty

Why faith in God is essential for a life filled with hope

Jay Height explores why a personal faith in God is a critical asset for people to rise out of poverty.

These 10 assets are essential for families to thrive

Executive Director Jay Height discusses the personal assets that the Shepherd Community Center team has identified as essential for people to possess to break out of poverty and gain a sustainable level of independence.

Why is it so hard to break free from poverty?

Jay Height explores misconceptions and myths about poverty in the United States.

How a bag of groceries made an eternal difference

Shepherd Community Center Executive Director Jay Height discusses how doing ministry with neighbors can break down barriers and foster life-changing relationships.

Why Christians and the church are still essential in our society

Shepherd Community Center Executive Director Jay Height explains why churches and Christians have essential roles in a healthy society despite the trend toward secularism.

How to live a life filled with thanksgiving

Jay Height discusses how we can approach life with gratitude and thankfulness even in difficult times.

How ministries can effectively recruit and retain volunteers

Shepherd Community Center Executive Director Jay Height discusses how ministries and nonprofits can do a better job of finding and keeping volunteers.

Breaking the Cycle of Poverty: What does it mean to be a good neighbor?

Jay Height discusses how we can learn to connect with our neighbors and why it’s so vitally important.

How to help students better prepare for a job

Shepherd Community Center Executive Director Jay Height discusses why the path to employment needs to begin in middle school for students who face enormous obstacles in life.

How Shepherd became a national leader in community policing

Jay Height explains how the Shalom Project, which pairs a city police and a paramedic to help meet neighbors’ needs, became a groundbreaking initiative on Indianapolis’ near Eastside.