Serve City

09/05/2026

Important Update Regarding City Worship Tomorrow

City Worship is canceled tomorrow due to the ongoing roof replacement project at The Source.

While we love gathering together, safety comes first, and the active construction means the building is off-limits for services this week.

When we resume: Next Saturday at our regular time of 7p.

Stay connected: Check back here or visit our website for any midweek updates as the roof work wraps up.

Thank you for your flexibility and understanding while our space gets some much-needed upgrades. Enjoy your Saturday , stay safe, and we can’t wait to worship with you all next week!

09/04/2026

From living in a tent in the woods to signing their own leases! "Josh" and "Mary's" incredible breakthrough! ⛺➡️🔑🏢

For Josh and Mary, "home" was never a guarantee. Between childhood homelessness, discrimination, and severe mental health battles, neither of them had ever held a key or had a lease in their own name.

When their first shelter stay felt overwhelming, they ended up surviving in the woods of Hamilton, living out of a tent and scraping for food. But deep down, they wanted a real future together.

They walked back into Serve City with one promise: We will do whatever it takes.

With dedicated case management, employment coaching, and mental health support wrapping around them, look at what they've accomplished in just the last few months:

🧠 Prioritized Mental Health: Connected with consistent therapy and medical care to build everyday resilience.

💼 Steady Employment: Overcame workplace anxiety, nailed their interviews, and secured reliable jobs.

⚖️ Legal Freedom: Mary paid off all court fines and graduated probation; Josh just completed his final fine payment!

🔑 A Place to Call Home: Both officially moved into their own units at our 9th Street Apartments—and October’s rent is already paid!

Their next goal? Saving up together to find their permanent, forever home.

Josh and Mary’s victory is proof that when an entire community rallies around our neighbors with dignity, structure, and real support, cycles of homelessness can be broken.

👇 Read their full journey from surviving in the woods to moving into 9th Street on our blog (link in the comments below)! 💬💙

09/03/2026

A huge, heartfelt shoutout to Flannery Removal Services LLC for their incredible generosity and community heart!

Thanks to their team, our food pantry at The Source at Serve City just received a gorgeous, unique marble reception desk and it has completely transformed the space.

When neighbors walk through our doors, the environment matters. Dignity starts the moment someone enters a room. Replacing a makeshift setup with this beautiful piece creates an intake area that feels warm, professional, and genuinely welcoming. It sends an immediate message to every individual and family seeking support: you matter, you are respected, and you deserve a dignified space.

Thank you, Jerry and Flannery Removal Services LLC, for investing in our community and helping us build an environment that uplifts everyone who steps inside. We couldn’t do this work without community partners like you! 💙

08/29/2026

Tonight is the night!

We’re gathering across our community for City Worship in The Source at Serve City, and you’re invited.

Whether you need a fresh start, personal encouragement, or simply want to praise together under one roof, come be part of tonight’s gathering.

Drop a 🙌 in the comments if we’ll see you tonight at 7p.

08/27/2026

A single encounter at Kroger changed everything. Meet our incredible partner, The Highly Favored Foundation! Highly Favored Foundation new page 🛒💙👶

When Alberta moved from Ghana, West Africa, to the United States, she believed America was a land of boundless opportunity. But an ordinary trip to Kroger stopped her in her tracks: a young girl asked for a quarter because her family was living out of their car and starving.

Alberta only had about $40 in her pocket. She couldn't end homelessness overnight, but she knew she could do something so she walked across the street and bought that family a hot meal.

That single, unforgettable moment birthed The Highly Favored Foundation.

Today, Alberta and her team are an invaluable asset to Serve City. Every Tuesday at our Food Pantry, they step into the gap to provide essential personal hygiene products and baby necessities (diapers, wipes, and basic care items) to local families in need.

Meaningful change doesn’t require us to fix everything at once; it just asks us to do what we can with what we have.

Is your business, church, or civic organization ready to step into the gaps with us to love our neighbors?

👇 Read the full inspiring story behind The Highly Favored Foundation on our blog (link in the comments below)! 💬✨

08/21/2026

He had spent years battling homelessness. But the dream of meeting his 4-year-old daughter changed everything. 👧💖🔑

For someone in their early 40s with a long, exhausting history of homelessness, finding a way out can feel almost impossible.

When "Steve" walked into our emergency shelter a year ago, he carried the weight of that cycle. But this time, he had a powerful motivation driving every step: he had a four-year-old daughter he had never met, and he was determined to become the father she deserved.

Rebuilding his life meant facing a mountain of challenges and strict requirements:

📋 Parenting Classes & Therapy: Tackling every single requirement from Children Services head-on.

🏢 Coaching: Working through early roommate conflicts and mastering life skills.

💼 Supportive Employment: Securing a job and building consistent, honest income.

🔑 Total Self-Sufficiency: Signing his own lease and paying his deposit and rent completely on his own without subsidies!

Today, Steve enjoys regular, joyful visits at the park with his daughter, with the goal of full custody as he continues building their future together.

Steve's journey proves that it is never too late to rewrite your story when hope meets the right support system.

👇 Read Steve’s full, heartwarming story on our blog (link in the comments below)! 💬💙

08/20/2026

“Tomorrow can be different from what you experienced yesterday.”

https://www.journal-news.com/local/dustin-bowman-new-executive-director-at-serve-city-homeless-shelter/video_0af554ef-6c68-557a-8981-7dcb334948ec.html?fbclid=IwVERFWATzSmdwZG9mBWZkaWQWUM158RrNg2Zk4zC6jPkYaPKzLV8MjWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR50PKCa6CncFGcOWvZcsj0Qk_3JbNxl3si6T-p-sG34FYCY1hiAm6ubT1otyg_aem_VDxGTLTcMFO_culStiR9Rg

Dustin Bowman new executive director at Serve City homeless shelter

08/14/2026

A journey of grace, redemption, and full-circle leadership: Dustin Bowman appointed Executive Director of Serve City! 🎹🙌🕊️
"You gave me chance after chance... all of my life You've been right here by my side. God, I'm just grateful for You." 🎶
If you've spent any time around Serve City or in our worship gatherings, you’ve likely felt the heart, faith, and humility behind Dustin Bowman’s voice. Today, we are overjoyed to officially announce that Dustin has been named Executive Director of Serve City! 🎉💙 Dustin Bowman

08/14/2026

A journey of grace, redemption, and full-circle leadership: Dustin Bowman appointed Executive Director of Serve City! 🎹🙌🕊️

"You gave me chance after chance... all of my life You've been right here by my side. God, I'm just grateful for You." 🎶

If you've spent any time around Serve City or in our worship gatherings, you’ve likely felt the heart, faith, and humility behind Dustin Bowman’s voice. Today, we are overjoyed to officially announce that Dustin has been named Executive Director of Serve City! 🎉💙

Dustin’s path to leadership is a living testimony to the power of hope and second chances:

🛏️ From Crisis to Community: Years ago, Dustin came through Serve City’s shelter doors battling addiction and homelessness.
🛠️ Frontline Dedication: He joined our staff on the rawest frontline—third-shift shelter operations—and faithfully served for 6 years across multiple operational roles.
🤝 Proven Leadership: Over the last six months as Interim Executive Director, Dustin has deepened partnerships, rallied our team, and expanded community support across Butler County.

"Serve City was a safe space that caught me when I had nowhere else to turn and provided me with a spark of hope that changed the trajectory of my life," says Dustin. "Having walked in the shoes of the neighbors we serve, I know firsthand the power of being met with love, grace, and real community."

Dustin leads with a servant’s heart whether he’s advocating for unhoused neighbors, managing shelter operations, or leading worship from the keyboard.

Please join us, our Board of Directors, and our entire Serve City family in congratulating Dustin Bowman as we step boldly into this next chapter of Restoring Dignity, Rebuilding Community, and Renewing Hope! 🌟🙌

🔗 Link to the official press release and full story in the comments. 🔗

👇 Drop a comment below to congratulate Dustin and welcome him into this new role! 💬💙