Nothing Is Impossible With God

Zeke 36 Ministries is a nonprofit, Christ-centered organization dedicated to rebuilding hope in our valley.
We help people encounter the love of God through revitalization projects and humanitarian aid.
We believe God can restore individual lives and entire communities, and with Him, nothing is impossible.

About Us

Can We Hope Again?

In the first half of the 20th century, Youngstown, Ohio and the surrounding region was thriving. 

During the 1950's and 1960's our region was home to some of the largest steel plants in the world. Population in Youngstown alone grew to more than 150,000 with above average wages and one of the highest homeownership rates in the country.

When the plants closed in the 1970's, our community lost an estimated 40,000 manufacturing jobs, 400 satellite businesses, and $414 million in personal income. Recently, General Motors in Lordstown closed its plant resulting in over 3,000 jobs lost.


The area is considered one of the poorest in the country.
 A recent study revealed more than half of the children in Youngstown and Warren live in poverty.

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The area is considered one of the poorest in the country

With so much decline, thousands struggle with hopelessness as evidenced through the recent opioid crisis. 

Can our region recover?

Is There Reason Hope?

What Can We Do?

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