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Love In the Name of Christ

Mobilizing the Church to transform lives and communities In the Name of Christ.

Love INC was founded in 1977 as a way to encourage churches to become more engaged with the poor and to inspire a greater number of Christians to put their faith in action.

One man's idea for an integrated church ministry in Holland, Michigan began to inspire Christians in many different regions. Others duplicated the Love INC model with its successes they sought to meet the needs of hurting individuals and families in their own communities. By the late 1980's, there were 50 Love INC affiliates operating in 14 states across the country. Under World Vision, Love INC continued to grow throughout the 1990's, and in 2001 Robert Odom was appointed president of Love INC. In 2003, Love INC entered into a new relationship with World Vision by forming its own national nonprofit entity and continuing to partner with World Vision on programs and initiatives that compliment each organization\'s mission and vision.

Today Love INC has over 120 affiliates in 30 states, representing a network of more than 8,000 churches and 5,000 community agencies, and 160,000 volunteers helping nearly 1 million people in need each year. Love INC stands ready to welcome new affiliates in any community that want to participate. As long as there are people in need, Love INC has work to do.

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