As I celebrate an incredible 15 years sober, my hope is to bless and encourage others by sharing the most meaningful things I’ve learned about living clean.

This is a major theme in our counseling and addiction support. The past few months has had us fielding calls from more people than ever, and with bigger challenges. Parents who struggle with children in addiction can sometimes be the most heartbreaking scenario because there’s a unique, strong burden to help them thrive and keep them protected.

When we first bought our 42 House, George was one of the first people to visit, curious what we were doing there. I remember sharing with him in front of the dilapidated shell of a house that God loves to restore people. And just like how God was helping restore the house, He was calling us to help restore our neighbors too.

Located on the west side of Chester on one of the most challenged blocks in Chester, the 912 House is our second location that puts us with the most vulnerable in the city. The 912 House is, however, in uninhabitable condition and we’ve embarked on prayer meetings and demolition projects to prepare for the transformation this house deserves.

The Greenhouse Project team is humbled by the support of loyal volunteers, partners and friends – thank you for helping us thrive during a time of so much uncertainty. We continue to believe that Jesus will increase our impact in 2022! Here’s how we are dreaming big for this year.

Imagine if you never had your Christmas dreams come true? Getting just one or two gifts is a stretch for many families that live in our community. Our annual Christmas Toy drive was truly special this year… here’s how YOU showed up big to bless more families than expected!

In mid-December we highlighted an urgent need of a single mom with kids who lost everything in a house fire–with no place to go but their car. Here’s an update on the direct impact our generous donors have made to help them through this crisis.

Our third community trash clean up day was just like the others… a unifying effort where almost every neighbor stepped outside to be involved, even folks we haven’t met yet. This unique time allows for everyone to have ownership over cleaning our street and opens the door to deep conversations and opportunities to pray together.

Have you ever had a date invitation that sounded like, “hey, wanna drive around Chester and pray over the ghetto areas and see if God will show us something?” Well... She said yes. Here’s a little back story… really a GOD story… of how Emily and I came to start our ministry Greenhouse Project.

What is the value of a life changed? It’s profound to think of the impact a single person can have on an entire community, and beyond, when we consider how God can multiply His message and advance His kingdom through the way we invest in others. This one goes out to Lisa. Thank you, dear friend.

While last Wednesday was just another day for most, I woke up with butterflies and wondered if anyone would show up. What if Homework Club flops? What if the students hate it? But God’s perfect peace came once we gave the whole First Day over to Him in prayer.

Last month, we shared a story that generated more hits to our website than any other article posted. It was a heartbreaking story of our friend Mike, a man trapped in and out of addiction throughout his lifetime. Where is he now? Take a look in this update.

The ECFA (Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability) announced today the certification of Greenhouse Project of Chester, PA.

We are so close to the launch of our new Homework Club! Here’s the very latest on what still needs to get done these last few weeks before kick-off on September 22. Thanks to all those who have donated, given items and volunteered so far – we really can’t do this without you.

It’s been a long time coming and countless prayers over what’s next for Greenhouse Project… For over four years, we've dreamt of planting multiple locations in Chester and God has opened the door!

"John, I need help... please help me." That's all Mike could say as he stood on my porch one bitter cold night in January. I met Mike over ten years ago in another recovery program and invested hundreds of hours in conversation with him. I’ve seen him at his best and what I thought was his worst. Here’s his story of moving towards freedom after years of addiction, prison, and poverty.

With the launch of our Homework Club just around the corner (how is it almost Back to School time already?), we have so much to get done. Here are some key ways you can help underserved youth with education support through this new Greenhouse project!

Hard to believe just one year ago we went full time… and with that we celebrate a special one year anniversary! Here's a look back at the major ways God moved us forward and the impact of your support in Chester.