Members of the Gastonia, North Carolina community are rallying around a local pastor known for his work with the homeless after the city fined him $60,000 for operating a homeless shelter on property zoned for a church.
According to FaithWire , Pastor Moses Colbert of the Faith, Hope, and Love Community Enrichment Ministries has worked with homeless individuals for more than 20 years. The ministry provides meals, counseling, education, and addiction recovery services to the homeless community, according to WCCB-TV.
There are currently more than 100 people living on the property in tents, according to Queen City News.
AdvertisementThe outlet reported Colbert was fined for violating several city ordinances. He parked two trailer homes on the church’s property and allowed people to stay in tents. The city has said it also received complaints about the amount of trash on the property.In May, the city sued the ministry after it didn’t pay the […]
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