Dover church looking to end criminalization of the homeless

Saturday morning, dozens of people took the streets of Dover. Folks and  community leaders chanting, "We want housing not handcuffs…we want housing not handcuffs."

This was all part of a justice walk organized by Victory Church, which is part of a larger campaign called "Housing Not Handcuffs".

Mark Harmon, the Lead Pastor at Victory Church, tells 47 ABC  this walk is a step to end what he calls  criminalization of the homeless.

According to Harmon,  many homeless people are harassed because of the laws that are in place, for example  loitering bans.

He says this walk also echoes the words and beliefs of Martin Luther King, Jr.

"Martin Luther King was really trying to bring holistic equality no matter  what you are or where you come from," says Pastor Harmon.

Pastor Harmon says he hopes Saturday's walk changes people's perception about homelessness and encourages folks them to lend a helping hand when people fall on hard times.
 
We are looking forward to holding up the believes of Martin Luther King. He loved the people, and  wanted to make sure that everybody had the opportunity to be the best that they could," says Harmon.

In an effort to help those who are homeless, Victory Church offers meals to those who are in need. Everyday they host a service at 7 PM and then feed those who attend.

For more information on the services offered by Victory Church click here.