Rev. David Lima

Christmas is the perfect time to help others, but its something that should happen year round. That's the feeling of Reverend David Lima, the Executive Minister of the New Bedford Interchurch Council. There are many people who feel alone or can't seem to fit in this time of the year, and Reverend Lima says the rest of us shouldn't be afraid to reach out...

Volunteers are combing through the shelters and streets of New Bedford attempting to gather information from homeless people as part of the city's annual "Point-In-Time Homeless Count. During the kickoff on Wednesday, Mayor Jon Mitchell thanked the volunteers for their efforts...

Quarters For Christmas will be held this Saturday at the Dartmouth Mall.

For the past ten years, the local faith community has come together to offer support to the city's school teachers and administrators. That tradition is set to continue as the new school year approaches.

When it comes to building a casino in New Bedford, don't expect Reverend David Lima to remain quiet. Lima, the Executive Minister of the New Bedford Interchurch Council and a long-time casino opponent, says he can understand why the idea of a casino in the Whaling City might be attractive to some...

It's called "A Day In My Shoes"  The Suicide Prevention Awareness Walk  and it will be held this Saturday in New Bedford. Rev. David Lima was a guest on the morning show today and he told us about the walk and some amazing statistics about suicide in America and Massachusetts...

Prayers and well wishes were offered Monday for the New Bedford School District. The prayer service took place at the North Baptist Church on County Street and is held annually before the start of the school year. School officials admit, the 2013-2014 school year was a difficult one, with lots of acrimony between the New Bedford Educators Association and the central office...

The 2014 count of homeless people in New Bedford is underway. A brief press conference was held on the steps of City Hall Wednesday afternoon before the count's 2pm start time. Rev. David Lima, chairman of the Homeless Service Providers Network, said over forty volunteers will conduct the count over the next 24 hours around the city...

The Executive Minister of the Interchurch Council is urging people on the Southcoast to work together to resolve issues. Rev. David Lima was one of the speakers at the Interfaith service at the Seaman's Bethel as part of City Celebates New Years Eve. ...