Christy Craddock


Location: Miami, Fla.

Hometown: Lexington, Ky.

Commissioned: 2007

Craddock is one of four CBF field personnel serving at Touching Miami with Love. The center follows Jesus’ example of ministry to the poor, reaching out to children, youth, families and people who are homeless by providing a variety of services – summer camps, after school programs, a Christmas store, tax services and assistance finding jobs, housing and social services.

She ministers mainly to youth who’ve grown up in Overtown, the poorest community in Florida. Teenagers in this inner city community, many who are raised by extended family instead of their parents, witness the effects of poverty in their homes and neighborhood – crime, prostitution, drug trafficking, teenage pregnancy, low graduation rates, substandard housing.

“I really want to offer them freedom in Christ, and hope that despite harsh circumstances and surroundings, they can become who it is that they want to be in life.” Craddock said.


Related stories:
• Love for Overtowns children draws Craddock back

 
Related links:
• Touching Miami with Love

 


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