Breaking the Cycle of Poverty

Shepherd Community Center Executive Director Jay Height discusses how government, businesses and ministries can work together to improve children’s lives.

Shepherd Community Center Executive Director Jay Height casts a bold vision for the future of Indiana: how can the state become the best in the nation to raise a child?

Shepherd Community Center Executive Director Jay Height interviews Phil Powell, executive director of the Indiana Business Research Center, on the economic impact of Shepherd’s work in the community.  

Shepherd Community Center Executive Director Jay Height and Shepherd’s Director of Housing Dennis Westlake discuss the ministry’s innovative efforts to help neighbors find affordable housing.

Shepherd Community Center Executive Director Jay Height and Shepherd’s Director of Housing Dennis Westlake discuss how the lack of affordable affects neighbors in Indianapolis and through the United States.

Shepherd Community Center Executive Director Jay Height talks about the ministry’s future as it prepares to celebrate the 40th anniversary of its founding.

Shepherd Community Center Executive Director Jay Height discusses how the church and the community need to respond to the surge in youth violence in Indianapolis.

Shepherd Community Center Executive Director Jay Height and Dave Miner of the Indy Hunger Network discuss the effects of inflation on low-income families.

Shepherd Community Center Executive Director Jay Height and Dave Miner of the Indy Hunger Network discuss why chronic hunger remains a persistent problem in Indiana.

Guests Frank and Obed Santiesteban discuss the growing challenges of ministering to people who struggle with substance abuse.

Executive Director Jay Height discusses ministry needs and opportunities surrounding migration, immigration and refugees with guests Frank and Obed Santiesteban.

Executive Director Jay Height explains how each of us can help overcome the epidemic of loneliness and isolation plaguing our neighbors.

Executive Director Jay Height discusses how Shepherd’s partnership with Purdue University Northwest and the University of Southern California is leading to development of a virtual reality-assisted treatment program for young people dealing with chronic trauma.

Executive Director Jay Height explains how Shepherd is working with Indianapolis Public Schools to help families secure a good education for their children.

Shepherd Executive Director Jay Height discusses how spikes in rent and mortgage rates, along with rapid gentrification of urban neighborhoods, are hurting families as they struggle to pay for housing.

Executive Director Jay Height explains how Shepherd and its partners are helping families share positive experiences and build good memories together.

Shepherd Executive Director Jay Height discusses the continued challenges that many people in poverty face because of high food prices and increases in housing costs.

Shepherd Community Center Assistant Executive Director Andrew Green explores why so many students are missing so much school and how the community can help.

Assistant Executive Director Andrew Green discusses the challenges that people living in isolation face during the holidays and how Shepherd Community Center is helping them connect with their neighbors.