Help Reconcile's Ministry in Miami
What’s up family!
Recently my family and I accepted an opportunity to move back home to our native South Florida roots in order to further reach lives in Southern Florida; specifically the Miami-Dade County area. This move, although beneficial for our young family has many challenges, yet no challenges are too daunting for God (The moving aspect of the transition alone is going to cost our family close to 6.5K). On December 8, 2015 we had another addition to our home and we now currently have two small sons and one daughter (5 months, 14 months & 7 years). in addition to the ministry aspect of our transition this move also helps us have more resources such as grandparents, uncles and Aunts that can have more involvement with our children's lives.
I will be working side by side with the organization known as Miami Youth for Christ as well as with churches and non-profit organizations in the Liberty City, Miami Gardens, Opa-Locka, Homestead, & Overtown designated areas.
The city of Miami has numerous social and cultural ills that result in the distortion of the value of life as well as the corruption of law enforcement and the depreciation of neighborhoods. Much like many other major cities, Miami is a global hub for drug-trade, human trafficking and is plagued by drug culture and violence. Many believe youth violence in Miami is a direct result of poverty and the stripping of extracurricular activities at public schools because of budget cuts. Youth who would be otherwise playing music, acting or taking part in any of the other sport or art wander about with little to do once school is over. With little to no positive influences or tangile role models, Poverty has taken its toll on many of the inner city Miami communities and the crime as a whole can be directly correlated to the lack of resources in the community (Resources have been taken away at every level).
While working alongside Miami YFC, I will be helping foster community mentorship efforts for at-risk youth. Giving teens a chance to develop a meaningful relationship with one or more caring adults who become friends, role models, life coaches, and advocates that will help them successfully transition from risk filled backgrounds to the adult world of work and good citizenship.
I will be laboring alongside Miami Youth For Christ in Dade County's Juvenile Justice facilities working with young people who find themselves in situations and communities where positive outcomes in life are far from certain. Our objectives are to provide enrichment programs that focus on practical issues and a realistic approach to help youth permanently erase destructive habits by recognizing and choosing healthy environments for spiritual, mental and physical development. As well as Reinforcing positive habits and behaviors as youth encounter problem solving obstacles and challenges. We plan to offer young people the chance to develop a relationship with one or more adults who become friends, role models, life coaches, and advocates for successful transition back into community, schools, churches, and neighborhoods. As well as helping youth accept their responsibilities and realize their potential while maximizing strengths.
In addition to our ground efforts to reach the city and youth of Miami, I will also be engaging south Florida's hip hop scene and challenging the South Florida Hip-Hop community to give back to their culture and to uphold stronger values and ideals. Frontline is alive and well and we will be penetrating South Florida creating opportunities to strenghen believers and reach South Floridians with the love of Christ through the language and culture of Hip-Hop.
Our journey in Miami calls for a sacrifice of our time and finances. Please help us in raising support that will ensure us the ability to share the good news of the Gospel in Miami-Dade County. Any donation amount helps and will be greatly appreciated.
God Bless,
Ronnie Lillard & The Lillard Family.
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