24 hours on West Main Street

From the blog · Adam Stetzer

There's a particular kind of leadership that doesn't announce itself — it just shows up and sits down. Open Door Mission CEO Carolyn Brandom spent a full 24 hours on a West Main Street bench last Thursday for World Homeless Day, and the story of why she did it is worth a few minutes of your time.

Open Door Mission CEO Spent 24 Hours on a West Main Street Bench for World Homeless Day

Open Door Mission CEO Robert Williams spent 24 hours on a bench at 80 W. Main Street on the eve of World Homeless Day — part of a national rescue mission initiative called 'Conversations on a Bench.'

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