About The JP
The Jonah Project is a non-profit, non-denominational Christian organization dedicated to helping the homeless community on the streets of Skid Row in Los Angeles. Reaching out to the poor and brokenhearted was an important part of Jesus’ ministry, and certainly is still a vital part of the ministry of the Body of Christ today. In fact, in the first sermon Jesus preached (Luke 4:18); and also again when John the Baptist sent his disciples to inquire as to whether Jesus was the Messiah.
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Love Is...
Our main goal is shine the light of the love of Jesus in the dark streets of Skid Row. We accomplish this goal in many unique ways. Please click on "Read me" below for a description of what we do and why we do it, what love means to us and a little bit about Skid Row. Thank you so much for taking the time to find out a little more about The Jonah Project and Skid Row!
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Get Involved
There are many different ways you can help us with the Lord’s work on Skid Row no matter where you live. We respectively ask that you review below the various ways in which we are in need of help. Then simply ask God for His guidance as to how you may help and be obedient to whatever He lays upon your heart. We thank you so much for your prayerful consideration and your desire to assist us in the furtherance of His kingdom.
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About Skid Row
History of Skid Row. Skid Row, at the end of what was once the railroad line, has been around since the late 1800s when transient men who had come to the West looking for work would live in its cheap hotels. Then came the bars and the brothels. Through the Depression and two world wars, Skid Row evolved as the place to bring together those who needed help-alcoholics, addicts, and the mentally ill-and the social-service providers who could give it to them. But after more than 100 years,
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