History

A resource reborn

Since 1922, Trinity Presbyterian Church has been responding to the needs of its neighbors.

In the 1980s, when scarcely a dozen adults attended Trinity on Sunday mornings, they connected with Bryant Montessori, the local elementary school, to start serving their struggling first graders. Over 35 years later, Trinity continues to host TAP, the Trinity Afterschool Program, supporting 10-12 students annually with literacy intervention.

As Trinity established itself as a community resource, our neighbors asked for more. Could we host a clothing closet to support students in need of clothes? How about a hot meal, for neighbors living on the street? Maybe some medical assistance? “Meals and Conversations” continue to provide a warm meal and basic clothing alongside conversation and friendship. The Trinity Neighborhood Clinic also serves as one of only two free medical clinics in the city, offering free medical care and prescription support on a drop in basis every Tuesday night.

When the 7th Street Learning Center outgrew the garage in which it started, Trinity opened its doors to host students from Jason Lee Middle School (now called Hilltop Heritage). For more than 15 years, 50-60 students/week were offered homework help and study skills, in addition to enrichment programs like cooking and leadership, as part of a thriving program.

Building on this legacy of care for the community, the Bryant Neighborhood Center continues to partner with individuals and organizations who deeply care for the neighborhood.