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State Sen. James Malone (left), Hope Served Café employee Ciana Esbenshade (middle) and Hope Served executive director Steve Schwartz prepare for Hope Served’s “wall-breaking” ceremony.
ince 2021, Hope Served has been breaking down barriers, and now the organization is breaking down walls, literally. The Manheim-based nonprofit held a Wall-Breaking Celebration in mid April, kicking off a renovation project at the former Manheim Mennonite Church, 201 W. High St. The organization plans to turn the site into a workforce development center dedicated to providing job training and employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. “In lieu of a groundbreaking, (we had) a wall-breaking,” said Steve Schwartz, executive director of Hope Served. “Breaking walls is symbolic of something much bigger. We’re removing barriers to employment and creating a place where individuals with disabilities can gain job skills and find meaningful work in our community.” See Hope Served pg 6
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Sweat, Strength and Sisterhood
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Before the sun is fully up on Saturday mornings, women gather behind Columbia Christian Fellowship to flip tires, drag ropes and push themselves through grueling outdoor workouts. Minutes later, sweaty and exhausted, they sit around a campfire sharing stories about faith, struggles and life. For the women of Chromium Tribe, the challenge is the point. The group combines physical fitness with spiritual encouragement,
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See Sisterhood pg 2 Chromium Tribe members during a recent workout. Photo by Cathy Molitoris
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