The first 25 years of being in Los Angeles were filled with plenty of challenges. Building a work in this city always comes with its own set of struggles. Renovating and purchasing our building was a steady, ongoing battle.
But the last six years have been something else entirely—layered with one major challenge after another, including pandemics and devastating fires in Los Angeles.
Recently, I was driving down the famous Hollywood Freeway when I looked up at the Dream Center, sitting high upon the hill. Beneath it, a wall was covered in graffiti, filled with countless messages. Yet above it all, the Dream Center stood tall.
When I saw that picture, I thought about you—our amazing friends who continue to give and support. My heart warms knowing that a place like this can do what it does every single day because of people like you.
The Dream Center is truly the people’s movement. Without government funding, we have not only survived—we have surged. Now, we are entering a new season of growth.
From the depths of my heart, thank you for keeping this “city on a hill” shining bright. I love you, and I am grateful for every gift that makes this miracle possible.
Your friend,
Matthew Barnett
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