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Carpenter Serves Poor
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As a former mayor of Wheeling, West Virginia Jack Lipphardt knows how government works. And, that it can’t solve all problems. So Lipphardt, who is also a clergyman, is helping his depressed region in very personal, practical ways. For Pastor Jack, it’s about today—and tomorrow. Reed Galin reports. |
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SCRIPT:
(Locator:
Wheeling, West Virginia)
Barbara Riggle, Client, House of the Carpenter: “I have three kids at
home and I’m only working part time now.”
Barbara Riggle comes often to the House of the Carpenter urban center
for donated clothes, and fresh vegetables she can’t buy.
Barbara Riggle, Client, House of the Carpenter: “I get 53 dollars in
food stamps so this helps out a lot.”
While Barbara and others find what they need, United Methodist Pastor
Jack Lipphardt is upstairs...
(Lipphardt works on computer) “I’m looking for money.”
...searching for grants to keep this ministry going.
Because, from his office window, Lipphardt sees more than a great view
of Wheeling, West Virginia.
The Rev. Jack Lipphardt, House of the Carpenter: “I see a city that’s
part of a region that is full of people who are in distress.”
House of The Carpenter goes beyond addressing immediate needs. Because,
Lipphardt says, that doesn’t address the questions behind the simple
view.
The Rev. Jack Lipphardt, House of the Carpenter: “…why there is no food
in the house, why the children aren’t doing well in school, why there
are health issues.”
(Client talks with volunteer) “I’ll get a job here pretty soon. We can get you
registered today and you can get one of those bags of groceries.”
A health care clinic begun in a church one day a week has become the
primary provider for 17,000 people.
(Health clinic staff with client) “Have you taken any sinus medicines
recently or anything like that?”
A homeless coalition provides employment assistance, and long term
housing. A guardianship program for the elderly and mentally ill keeps
them from falling through the cracks.
(Volunteer with client) “Looks like you still have about $200 left in
your account. How much was your bill?”
There are after school programs while single moms work on GEDs, and
enough successes to keep Lipphardt going when it could be overwhelming.
(Lipphardt works on computer) “Money for a vehicle we need to replace,
I’m going to try them again, it’s a new funding cycle.”
Today, Barbara filled her immediate needs. Tomorrow, maybe there’s
something more.
(Clients leave building) “Have a good day!”
TAG:
House of the Carpenter was founded more than 40 years ago. Today, the program provides food assistance to more than 850 families every month.
For more information, contact House of the Carpenter at 304-233-4640.
Also, see: House of the Carpenter gives hope to poor