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Orthodox Workers Community Serving disenfranchised and marginalized, homeless and near homeless, unseen, unheard, unwanted.

A Call to Compassion: Why Your Donation Matters to the Moastery of the Holy Martyrs' Homeless Ministry Every day, countl...
02/17/2026

A Call to Compassion: Why Your Donation Matters to the Moastery of the Holy Martyrs' Homeless Ministry

Every day, countless men, women, and children in our community wake up without a home, without certainty, and too often, without hope. It’s easy to walk past them — to think that someone else will help, that the problem is too large to solve. But behind every face is a story, and behind every story is a heart that longs to be seen, valued, and loved. Our homeless ministry exists to meet that need — to offer not just food and shelter, but dignity, compassion, and the hope of a new beginning. And that’s where you come in.

Homelessness is more than the absence of a roof; it is the absence of security, stability, and often family. In our city alone, hundreds struggle daily to find their next meal or a safe place to sleep. Many are veterans, single parents, or individuals who fell on hard times due to health crises or job loss. Statistics can never fully capture the humanity of this crisis — but your compassion can. Every contribution to our ministry directly touches the lives of those forgotten by society.

Our ministry works tirelessly to meet both physical and spiritual needs. Through meals, warm clothing, hygiene supplies, and more, we serve as a lifeline for people in desperate need. But material support is only the beginning. We also provide counseling, prayer, job assistance, and community — the tools that help individuals rediscover their self-worth and rebuild their lives. Every dollar you give fuels this mission of transformation.

The Power of Your Gift
Many people hesitate to donate because they believe their gift might be too small to matter — but every single act of generosity counts. A $10 donation can provide five hot meals; $50 can supply blankets and hygiene kits. When you give, you’re not just funding a program — you’re extending a hand of hope. You’re saying, “You’re not forgotten.” And that message changes lives. Just follow this link:
https://givebutter.com/vfQazT

Your gift will bring hope to the homeless and near-homeless,, hr disenfrzed, and unseen, unheard, and unwanted. Hope -- Brigins' knowledge that someone cares what happens to them.

We all have the power to make a difference. Imagine if each person reading this gave just a little — together, we could ensure that no one in our community goes hungry or faces the cold alone. Compassion is love in action, and your donation is a tangible expression of that love. Join us in this mission of mercy today. Because when we stand together, hope multiplies — and lives are changed forever.

The bread in your cupboard belongs to the hungry man; the coat hanging in your closet belongs to the man who needs it; the shoes rotting in your closet belong to the man who has no shoes; the money which you put into the bank belongs to the poor

What do I tell them?  I discovered this morning that help did not arrive last night, so today I must tell some, "Sorry, ...
08/18/2025

What do I tell them? I discovered this morning that help did not arrive last night, so today I must tell some, "Sorry, we can not help.'
I hate having to do that.

The monastery needs your help, needs it badly, and needs it right now. We are short about $242 to help those we serve. Can you be an angel and help?

What the monastery does is impossible without your continued financial support.

You can use the monastery's PayPal account to do that from anywhere in the world. That link is https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=7L2Q23DLU53GN

May God's blessing always be upon you and yours.

Help support Monastery of the Holy Martyrs by donating or sharing with your friends.

The blood of martyrs is the seeds of the church! The Syriac Orthodox Monastery of the Holy Martyrs and Orthodox Worker C...
03/20/2025

The blood of martyrs is the seeds of the church!

The Syriac Orthodox Monastery of the Holy Martyrs and Orthodox Worker Communities welcome all and offer hospitality, healing, learning, and, most importantly, hope. Hope in solidarity with the poor and the homeless, the disenfranchised and forgotten, those never heard, seen, or even wanted. Serving God by serving the poor and the poorest of the poor, the disenfranchised and marginalized.

The Gospel Christ inspires us and teaches us, "Whatever you do to the least of my people, do you do unto me." If we listen, we hear the call to be open to one another, to give what we have, and to welcome all guests as we would welcome Christ Himself. The monastery is a place of healing, nourishment, learning, and service, where folks respond to each other's needs.

All are welcome to come and taste and see the Orthodox world through the tangible gifts, grace-filled moments, and love of each other. We carry on under the flag of openness to all as we labor under the Christian negotiable stature of unconditional love in service to all —seeing Christ in every face.

This is only possible because of your unceasing prayers and continued support. Please keep all in your prayers and consider even a small donation. https://givebutter.com/NmXMJa

Your prayers and donation will give hope to many who have no hope and do not think others care about what happens to them.

What we do is simple -- We feed folks! Hungry?

Can you help?  Become a partner with the monastery and Orthodox Workerd.  Give your time, ideas, and talents.  Donate,ve...
03/11/2025

Can you help? Become a partner with the monastery and Orthodox Workerd. Give your time, ideas, and talents. Donate,very a small amount.

Here is a link to follow to learn more about the monastery’s ministerues and projects. And a path to donate.

What we do is simple. We feedfoljs. Hungary? We got food!

This is "TheWorkingHungry Final NoCaptions.mp4" by david duncan on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

Food, Insecure: A video about Indiana where the Monastery of the Holy Martyrs is physically located,   https://vimeo.com...
03/07/2025

Food, Insecure: A video about Indiana where the Monastery of the Holy Martyrs is physically located,

https://vimeo.com/1023684584/cfd286661d?fbclid=IwY2xjawI4QOZleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHesswIFuclGkXCYxGXzWyCVPHvhR56ia-VY5IU0D_vUK5hbJuYdenOkvgQ_aem_chz9hzqUqEWC7BbXs01NbA

While they like to call it food insecurity, let's be honest and call it what it really is: FOOD POVERTY.

The monastery engages with those who have been marginalized—those at the fringes of society, the needy, and the powerless, including those whom too many have pushed away from Jesus through their actions and lack of love as Christ loved. We understand that where Christ is, His Church is also there. We recognize that among the homeless, the disenfranchised, the unheard, and the invisible, Christ is present.

The Monastery of the Holy Martyrs and Orthodox Workers Community is very simple. We feed folks!
Hungry?
Come on down. We got food!

You can read more about the monastery's mission and ministries by following this link: https://givebutter.com/0Oa1Z2
The Monastery of the Holy Martyrs and Orthodox Worker Comunities need your help in volunteering to help us serve our clients and members and donate. And no donation is too small.



in volunteering to help us serve and

This is "Food, Insecure" by david duncan on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

Monastery of the Holy Martyrs - Syriac Orthodox“Whatsoever you do to the least of my people, so you do unto me”  Follow ...
03/07/2025

Monastery of the Holy Martyrs - Syriac Orthodox
“Whatsoever you do to the least of my people, so you do unto me”

Follow the link to learn more about the monastery's ministries and donate.
https://givebutter.com/0Oa1Z2

And this link: https://www.facebook.com/holymartrys

“Whatsoever you do to the least of my people, so you do unto me”

Spring may be only 29 days away, but that is far from short enough if you are homeless or live in a drafty house or apar...
02/21/2025

Spring may be only 29 days away, but that is far from short enough if you are homeless or live in a drafty house or apartment. The need for services from the Monastery of the Holy Martyrs and Orthodox Workers is not decreasing; it is increasing.

Can you help? Here is the link to read more about what the monastery does and how you can help. https://givebutter.com/DrBX99



days away, but that is far from enough if you are homeless or live in a drafty house or apartment. The need for services from the Monastery of the Holy Martyrs and Orthodox Workers is not going down; it

Spring Countdown…☺️❤️🌿🐝🌼

Can you help the Monastery of the Holy Martyrs and Orthodox Workers make a difference in folks' lives?  We serve the hom...
02/21/2025

Can you help the Monastery of the Holy Martyrs and Orthodox Workers make a difference in folks' lives?

We serve the homeless and the near homeless, the disenfranchised and marginalized, the unseen, the unwanted, and the unheard. But all are seen, heard, and wanted by Christ, who brings them to the monastery's doors and leads us to many who live in the streets.

We serve all Christ brings to our doors or who He takes us to on the streets.
All set at Christ's table, Christians, Jews, Muslims, Atheists, and folks of no faith. And we serve all.
All are welcome. We were the homeless and the near homeless; we were disenfranchised and poor, and we were never seen because no one wanted to see us.
We help individuals and groups advocate for themselves.

We provide essentials like food, clothing and shoes, diapers and toiletries, and, often, a nice hot meal. We help relieve some of the burden so you can use your income to pay your utility bills and rent and buy food or gas.

We also show the stories of how other folks are making a difference in the lives of their neighbors.

This is a mutual assistance project.
Our work is to build bigger tables. Want to join???

This ministry is only possible because of your unceasing prayers and support. You can use our PayPal account to help support us.

You will be making a difference in simeone’s life

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1000 S MICHIGAN Street
Plymouth, IN
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