"As folks across Georgia are still enduring a difficult economic downturn, it's inspiring to see citizens joining hands to aid in rebuilding the careers of their neighbors. This effort demonstrates how members of a community can lean upon each other to bring about positive solutions and a better future. Georgia communities have been exemplary in the work they have done to put folks back to work through education, the promotion of job search skills, coaching and emotional support. This book is a valuable tool for faith-based community leaders who wish to help neighbords during a time of hardship."
Tom Price
Congressman, Georgia 6th District
US House Committee on Labor and Education
"Georgia and the nation have suffered the most severe economic downturn since the Great Depression. The increase in state and national unemployment rates and the collapse of banking, housing and construction industries have caused economic havoc. In countering the storm, countless citizens have joined hands to assist our unemployed, underemployed and discouraged workers. Many have joined hands to assist Job Seekers in rebuilding their careers and their lives. Together, we can all reach out to each other and create the economic destinies we seek. In particular, I am proud of the efforts made by faith-based leaders who provide Job Seekers with education, training, coaching and emotional support. Loving Your Neighbor: A Faith Community's Response to the Unemployment Crisis, is an excellent model for faith based leaders helping others during a time of crisis. The book is a must read and sound tool for community leaders alike."
Michael Thurmond
Georgia Commissioner of Labor
"As CEO of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, I have seen the changes in our community as a result of unemployment. Unemployment brings feeling of defeat. North Fulton County is a thriving, robust community of entrepreneurial businesses, upscale homes with top performing and committed educators in our schools. We are all about bringing the best businesses, best people and the best forms of transportation to our thriving community. Getting folks back to work is the key to our community's success. The career programs for Job Seekers that have sprung up in our local churches and synagogues have provided excellent ways for the employed neighbors to reach out to the unemployed while lending a helping ear. This is not a time to go at it alone! This book proves that a community can reach across the roads and highways to bring about excellence and caring among neighbors."
Brandon L. Beach
President and CEO
Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce
"In the Book of Acts 1:8 Jesus says..."You will be witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." Right now our "Jerusalem" , our home town is hurting, and what better way to be His witnesses and to "love your neighbor" than through helping those struggling through the current economic crisis. This book is an inspiration to both those that want to help and to those who need encouragement in their job search."
William N. Goff, Jr CLU, ChFC
Retired Consultant, Towers Perrin
Former Chairman of the Board, The Mission Society
Professor of Business, LCC International University, Klaipeda, Lithuania
"Atlanta Business Bank is proud to say that we were an early supporter of this most valuable resource to the community. When the church needed donations to expand this ministry beyond its previous scope adding a dinner and a supportive ear to job seekers, we were fortunate to be able to jump in. This is a true example of private enterprise and the faith based community working hand in hand together to help our neighbors in crisis. This is an inspiring read for all pastors and church leaders who wish to join in this endeavor."
Ed Cooney
President, CEO, Affinity Bank
"The aspect that draws me to volunteer efforts is the satisfaction of giving to some other person/persons the gift that God has given me. The greater good for the greater number makes a lasting impact in any work worth doing. God has provided the door and the weight on my heart to do his all. In the work of assisting our brothers and sisters in finding gainful employment there can be no better example of all these aspects coming together."
Conrad Taylor
Chairman, National Association of Personnel Services most severe economic downturn since the Great Depression. The increase in state and national unemployment rates and the collapse of banking, housing and construction industries have caused economic havoc. In countering the storm, countless citizens have joined hands to assist our unemployed, underemployed and discouraged workers. Many have joined hands to assist Job Seekers in rebuilding their careers and their lives. Together, we can all reach out to each other and create the economic destinies we seek. In particular, I am proud of the efforts made by faith-based leaders who provide Job Seekers with education, training, coaching and emotional support. Loving Your Neighbor: A Faith Community's Response to the Unemployment Crisis, is an excellent model for faith based leaders helping others during a time of crisis. The book is a must read and sound tool for community leaders alike.""As CEO of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, I have seen the changes in our community as a result of unemployment. Unemployment brings feeling of defeat. North Fulton County is a thriving, robust community of entrepreneurial businesses, upscale homes with top performing and committed educators in our schools. We are all about bringing the best businesses, best people and the best forms of transportation to our thriving community. Getting folks back to work is the key to our community's success. The career programs for Job Seekers that have sprung up in our local churches and synagogues have provided excellent ways for the employed neighbors to reach out to the unemployed while lending a helping ear. This is not a time to go at it alone! This book proves that a community can reach across the roads and highways to bring about excellence and caring among neighbors.""In the Book of Acts 1:8 Jesus says..."You will be witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." Right now our "Jerusalem" , our home town is hurting, and what better way to be His witnesses and to "love your neighbor" than through helping those struggling through the current economic crisis. This book is an inspiration to both those that want to help and to those who need encouragement in their job search.""Atlanta Business Bank is proud to say that we were an early supporter of this most valuable resource to the community. When the church needed donations to expand this ministry beyond its previous scope adding a dinner and a supportive ear to job seekers, we were fortunate to be able to jump in. This is a true example of private enterprise and the faith based community working hand in hand together to help our neighbors in crisis. This is an inspiring read for all pastors and church leaders who wish to join in this endeavor.""The aspect that draws me to volunteer efforts is the satisfaction of giving to some other person/persons the gift that God has given me. The greater good for the greater number makes a lasting impact in any work worth doing. God has provided the door and the weight on my heart to do his all. In the work of assisting our brothers and sisters in finding gainful employment there can be no better example of all these aspects coming together."
