With all the bad energy surrounding our culture–or even the world for that matter–it is a pleasure to report news that have a positive reflection. Thanks to T.I, New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, and VH1’s “Love and Hip Hop” personality, Scrapp Deleon we are able to do so.
Yesterday on Easter Sunday (April 21), 23 people, all nonviolent and mostly first-time offenders, were bailed out by a program through Tip, the Georgia Church and Deleon, Fox 5 Atlanta reports.
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Initially, the church set out to raise $40,000, but less than 40 days later, donations far exceeded that goal. Contributions reached $120,000, allowing seven women and 16 men to be brought home just in time for the holiday.
Dr. Jamal Bryant, senior pastor at New Birth, applauded his church community’s outpouring of help to strangers in DeKalb, Fulton, Gwinnett and Rockdale counties.
“It’s almost like finally meeting the good Samaritan – somebody who you don’t know that you didn’t see coming,” Bryant said, describing the program recipients’ reactions. “They’re appreciative to be able to press the refresh button.”
I think all 23 would agree Easter 2019 will be an unforgettable holiday.
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