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Part I: The Path To Redemption—How to Reduce Violence and Redeem Lives
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What makes a young person join a gang? Is it possible to rescue an older teenager or an adult who has joined a gang, committed crimes, or become a drug addict or homeless? What does it take and who can do it? Bishop Shirley Holloway Johnson, founder and executive director of the House of Help, City of Hope in Washington, DC, is a former telecommunications executive who has applied her heart and her skills to the business of saving lives. Virginia “Geanie” Kase, Technical Assistance Manager at the Center for Neighborhood Enterprise, uses her personal biography to inspire others.
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House of Help, City of Hope
Bishop Shirley discusses her life’s path, and how she came to found House of Help, City of Hope. She also explains what makes her shelter more than just a shelter, and the steps thru the program.
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Victories Over Addiction
More with Bishop Shirley on her House of Help, City of Hope. Then, Geanie Kase talks about her journey from gang member to gang mediator. She also explains some of the factors that contribute to a young person joining a gang, and what can drive them to say enough is enough, and want to get out.
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Life After Gangs
Geanie Kase talks about some of the new things she’s experienced since leaving the gang lifestyle, and what her life is like now. She also has some personal advice for lessening youth violence.
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Guest(s) Appearing on this Episode
Bishop Shirley Holloway
Bishop Dr. Shirley Holloway is a native of the State of New York. As a young child, Bishop Holloway spent years in the church, being taught the Word of God. At the age of fourteen, she asked Christ to come into her life as her personal Savior. It was at that time that Bishop Holloway was saved and filled with the Spirit of God. When she was seventeen, Bishop Holloway preached her first public message, and from that day on has been serving the Lord. She and her family settled in the suburbs of Maryland after Bishop Holloway secured a promising career with the U.S. Postal Service. Bishop Shirley Holloway could have lived a comfortable and peaceful life, yet knowing that just miles away were hundreds of men and women who did not have such comforts-some of whom were homeless, addicted to drugs and alcohol, or victims of domestic violence and street crime - she could not rest. Using her resources and whatever time she had between work shifts, she ventured into one of the most crime-ridden, devastated areas of the District of Columbia. Responding to her heart’s call to serve those in need, Bishop Holloway’s ministry developed into the House Help/City of Hope, a faith-based ministry providing assistance to families with children, single men and women, and single parents and children who need help making their lives whole. The ministry also provides basic necessities such as food, clothing, shelter, and medical care. House of Help/City of Hope offers Bible Study, spiritual guidance, career counseling, WDFA meetings, parenting classes and life skills to allow residents to return to society as whole productive Citizens. House of Help/City of Hope has reached over five thousand individuals since its inception in 1997 “Striving to be God’s Humble Servant” is Bishop Holloway’s signature quotation. She is a dedicated mother of two. She is the founder and overseer of Victory Temple Church of Christ and presiding prelate of Mount Olive Assembly. Bishop Holloway is a renowned speaker, both nationally and internationally.

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