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The Greatest Gift

The presents under the Christmas tree glittered before Talaya’s eyes. She was dazzled. She arrived at Oliver Gospel’s center for women...

Time to Thrive: Linda's Graduation

Linda Davis, affectionately known as "Ms. Linda" to all the staff and residents at our center for women and children, Toby's Place, moved...

Your Future is Not in Rearview

Sophia is a recipient of the Transportation Scholarship. Read how it impacted her life.

Generosity: The Domino Effect

Shamaria had been living in a motel for a year after fleeing an unhealthy relationship, and her mental health had taken a beating. She...

New at Toby's Place: Pre-Program

There are always exciting things happening at Oliver Gospel! In March, we launched a brand-new program within Toby’s Place: Pre-Program....

Happy Mother's Day!

Happy Mother's Day! One of the greatest joys here at Oliver Gospel is to see mothers reunited with their children. Today, we celebrate...

Graduation Celebration: Adrian

If you have been in the Oliver Gospel community for long, you know that we LOVE to celebrate here! Graduating from our programs is a huge...

(Ninja) Racing For a Cause

A local 6th grader, Joshua, and some of his fellow martial artists, recently hosted a Ninja Race to raise money for Oliver Gospel's...

Changing For Two: A Mother's Dedication To Her Child

Summer came to Toby’s place fleeing a life of addiction, loneliness, and pain. At six months pregnant, she knew something had to change...

Super Cooper: Small in Stature, Huge in Impact!

Cooper, a Kindergarten student at Meadowfield Elementary School, was assigned a project on "Ending Poverty in America" for his class....

Healing Through Art: How Drawing and Dancing Promote Transformation

A couple of times each month, Debbie Watford, a local artist, visits the residents of Toby’s Place and leads them in a paint class. For...