Pastor Chris Avell of Dad's Place

Want to join me in making a difference? I'm raising money to benefit Dad's Place Church of Bryan Ohio,

Chris Avell, the pastor of Dad's Place in Bryan

Ohio, was arraigned in court on January 11 for

charges related to building code violations

after he kept his church open to provide

warmth and shelter for unhoused individuals

He pleaded not guilty to the alleged violations.

Court documents say that because the

building is zoned as Central Business, people

aren't allowed to eat, wash clothes, or sleep

there. In a December statement, the chief of

the Bryan Police Department told 13 Action

News that 'a reasonable amount of time was

given for both the tenant and property owner

to fix the issues.

In an interview with local outlet the Village

Reporter, Avell stressed that the building isn't

a 'shelter, it's a church,' adding that 'we have

put in things people can use, like a shower

and a small ability to do laundry. Some who

found this to be a home for them have stuck

around.

Avell reportedly said he will continue to keep

his church doors open through the winter.

This is what the word of God teaches ... This

is how I worship my God, he told WTOL 11.

He's expected back in court within 30 days of

his arraignment date

and any donation will help make an impact. Thanks in advance for your contribution to this cause that means so much to me.

More information about Dad's Place Church of Bryan Ohio: We are a ministry in Northwest Ohio and our mission is to Save - Sharpen - Send.

NOTE: I'm no member of the church,

Or know Pastor Chris Avell.

I felt compelled to open the Go found me to help his cause. ( provide warm Place for those in needs )

Everything we donate here will be going direct to Dad's Place Church.

Thank you, Shalom.

https://youtu.be/CZIhzC-odUE?feature=shared