LAWRENCE, Mass. () — A church in Lawrence is tearing down the homeless tent encampment they host on their property after threats of financial penalties from the city.
The House of Mercy church allowed around two dozen tents to be pitched on church grounds, as well as two shipping containers that were transformed into temporary housing. Pastor Roger Farah said he felt like it was his duty to help.
“As a Christian, as a lover of God, someone needs to fight for those who cannot fight for themselves,” Farah said…