- Pastor Dan Anderson
2020 in Review
Updated: 4 days ago

The health pandemic shut down many things from March through December yet God provided the most productive year ever for Deed and Truth. Check out the list of ministry projects God accomplished through our donors and volunteers this past year.
HOUSE2HOME (New 2020 Ministry)
Transformed 23 houses to homes for Hope Gardens and Orange Country Rescue Mission graduating families
TRANSITION SCHOLARSHIPS
We sponsored financial scholarships for URM graduates transitioning out to help with rent deposits and first month rent.
TRIANGLE OF TRUST
Contracting with Kim Dodd, a biblical counselor for ongoing work with Hope Gardens alumni and House2Home recipients
Provided Bible Study Materials for mentors to disciple House2Home graduates
EDUCATION
Provided tablets, computer monitors, tables and chairs for After-School learning center in Compton
EMPLOYMENT/JOB READINESS
Helped several Hope Gardens single moms get their GED & CDL
Financially supported Seth Grant as Pastor Dan’s intern to supervise care for 21 senior men at the Union Rescue Mission
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Hosted a Leadership Retreat for URM Chaplain team
Sent Pastor Ed Robinson and his wife on an Anniversary trip to Coronado
EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Aided ministry student continue Doctorate education @ University in Ghana
YOUTH & CHILDREN
Provide Graduation gifts for Hope Gardens HS Grads
Provided 24 boxes of Christian Curriculum & Crafts to two churches in Compton donated by a ministry partner
Provided basic infant essentials for newborn foster baby
Paid the hospital bill for emergency C-section for needy family in Ghana, Africa
TRANSPORTATION
Purchased a used Toyota Van for Hope Gardens graduate and Single mother of four
EVANGELISM/DISCIPLESHIP
Sponsored the The Urban Ministry Institute (TUMI) classes for all students who can’t afford a seminary education
Sponsored weekly evening chapel service @ on Skid Row
Gifted engraved Bibles for program graduates at the Union Rescue Mission and Hope Gardens plus all new program arrivals
Hosted URM Iron Man Men’s Conference in partnership with Pacific Coast Church in San Clemente
SPACE BEAUTIFICATION
Provided 18 Commercial Washers and Dryers for Hope Gardens & URM
Refreshed furniture in the URM 3rd and 5th Floor Lobby and Dayrooms
COMMUNITY BUILDING
Sponsored Compton Initiative service project
Sponsored and organized community events at the URM & HG
Purchased PE Equipment at the URM
Organized and sponsored weekly community events and bible study for senior women at HG
Organized and sponsored URM July 4th Rooftop Experience
Organized and sponsored MLK Day educational events at the URM
URM/HG FUNDRAISERS
Raised over $8,000 for the URM fundraisers
EDUCATING VOLUNTEERS/DONORS
Hosted two tables at the Los Angeles Mayor’s Breakfast
Hosted a Vision Casting Event in February (shout out to Guy & Minor Owen:)
Hosted three Racial Reconciliation Interviews
Betty and I want to thank all our volunteers and donors who partnered with Deed and Truth in 2020. Through you, God transformed the lives of many who were once homeless, hurting, and neglected. We are personally humbled and want to thank you and praise God for enabling Deed and Truth to play a small part in the powerful work of the Holy Spirit in Skid row, greater Los Angeles and Orange Counties, as well as Ghana, Africa. To God be the Glory for these great things He has done in 2020.