Bishop James Washington has worked for many years to improve the Quality of Life for the community at large. He completed a fellowship with the National Healthcare Forum, which gave him exposure on the National level using techniques developed by the World Health Organization; he developed the healthy cities Initiative in South Jersey.

Bishop Washington worked closely with a pioneer in Health Status improvement, Dr. Trevor Hancock, M.D. of Toronto Canada. This partnership allowed Rev. W to bring community stakeholders together to analyze concerns and formulate initiatives to improve their neighborhoods.

A few of the programs developed were; The community Pride initiative, The Young Ladies at Peace Anti-Gang involvement program, The Healthy Cities Boys Basketball League for Gang members and kids on the verge of trouble. This program has seen great success in graduating youth from high school and seeing many go on to College.

A major initiative was a program developed in conjunction with Mr. Herman Wrice, called Turn Around America. An anti-Drug initiative employing community residents in partnership, with local Law enforcement, to eradicate Illegal Drug sales on Corners and Crack Houses in the community. This effort resulted in the running out of town of dealers, the arrest of the “slingers of death”, and the revitalization and increased safety of the streets.

Bishop Washington from this effort led the drive for  The Weed and Seed projects in South Jersey.  This is a Federal program funded through the U.S. Attorneys office. This effort allowed Rev. Washington to bring the citizens increased Law enforcement to assist them in ridding their neighborhoods of Crime. This thrust allowed Rev. Washington to collaborate with the F.B.I., D.E.A. I.N.S. and A.T.F. All of this has produced a stronger network to seek out and prevent Crime.

His efforts are ongoing and his expertise is sought out by many organizations. For more information on  Community Programs and support or to book Bishop James Washington as a program presenter, Click here to contact James Washington Ministries

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          "I am my Brother's Keeper!"

The Safety of Children is of great concern to Bishop. Washington. Click Picture for the NJ Department  Keeping Kids Safe Program.