Two Penny Missions – BE THE CHANGE

Our Vision

Two Penny Missions seeks to partner with the community of Northeast Louisiana to help individuals meet immediate needs, while opening a relationship with the Church to introduce Jesus Christ to the lost.

Two Penny Missions will be the hands and feet of Jesus to our community by building servant relationships and demonstrating kindness and love that reflects a relationship with Jesus Christ.

"While Jesus was in the Temple, he watched the rich people dropping their gifts in the collection box. Then a poor widow came by and dropped in two small coins. "I tell you the truth", Jesus said, "this poor widow has given more than all of the rest of them. For they have given a tiny part of their surplus, but she, poor as she is, has given everything she has"."

Luke 21:1-4

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Arimathea Trace

short-term transition to self sufficiency

Arimathea Trace was built in 2017. The property consists of two cabins with two twin beds in each, a family cabin with three sets of bunk beds, a cleaning cabin with a laundry area, men’s full bathroom and a women’s full bathroom. The Gathering Place is a dinning cabin set up for our tenants to enjoy a meal together. Our main office is also on the property, along with a gazebo for our guests to enjoy the outdoors. We have an on-site manager who resides on the property. Arimathea Trace is located at 221 Lilac Street in West Monroe, LA.

Qualified applicants must have, or obtain while staying with us, at least their General Education Diploma (GED), an updated ID, and clear a background check. Tenants will also be required to take a Covid test and show a negative result. Tenants must be capable and willing to work full time, during their entire stay at the shelter. The shelter will act as a short-term transitional house while the tenants move forward to becoming self sufficient members of this community.

Tenants
10
Square Feet
Onsite Manager
1

ARIMATHEA TRACE

Our Team

Board of Directors

Danny Acree

Co-Founder

Austin Acree

Co-Founder

Bradley Bridges

Chairperson & CFO

Brett Bennett

1st Assistant Chairperson

Krista Richardson

Executive Assistant / Event Coordinator

Malerie Pike

Official Recorder

YeChan Kim

Boardmember

Dylan Crowell

Boardmember

Connie Drake

Boardmember

Johnny Drake

Boardmember

Tina Campbell

Women’s Shelter

Bridgette and Jeremy Chilton

Boardmembers

Testimonials

From one night away from homelessness, to a home, a future, a second family, and a purpose in life, thanks to Two Penny Missions and Arimathea Trace.

Richard M.

What do I think of when I think of Two Penny Missions? I think of the “Three S’s” – Service, Sacrifice and Selflessness!

Robert Mitchum

I want to say how much I appreciate Arimathea Place. I was homeless with no place to go. They gave me a HOME.

Evelyn P.

I’ve seen first hand how God is using Two Penny ministries to change our local community for the better. If you want to be a part of something BIG, this is a great place to start. I thank God for Danny Acree and his team of God seeking individuals who love this community and are truly being the hands and feet of God. Thank you Two Penny!

Ron Harris

What I see in Two Penny Mission is the heart of a boy when he most needed to be loved felt unwanted. Knowing what that feels like I see the determination of a man to eradicate that feeling in the people of our community. When people have the least amount of hope they need the greatest amount of love. Danny Acree is one of the most caring people I know, and it shows in everything Two Penny Mission does. May the Lord bless every Danny comes in contact with through the work God has given him to do.

Steve Sims

I am proud to say that I love Two Penny Mission because Mr. Danny Acree opened his doors & heart to help me @ a very low & dark place in my life! He allowed & helped me to get back on my feet! He also gave me a fresh well needed start to a better life & because of him & Two Penny Mission I am thriving in life Today! Thank You Mr. Danny & Two Penny Mission, I Love Y’all,

Sabre

When the flood hit our area in March, our home flooded with over a foot of water. We weren’t in a flood zone when we bought the house, and therefore weren’t required to have flood insurance. We didn’t know what we were going to do.

Without us even asking, Danny Acree and Two Penny Missions were at our house as soon as the water was gone and had the wet sheet rock, insulation, and remaining flooring out in no time. They spent several days helping people like us in our community. They made sure we had everything we needed, and offered prayer and hope when we thought there wasn’t any.

My family and I will never forget the love and generosity shown to us by Two Penny.

Rachel Coleman

From one night away from homelessness, to a home, a future, a second family, and a purpose in life, thanks to Two Penny Missions and Arimathea Trace.- Richard M.” Our family was able to stay together because of Arimathea trace. From being rescued in the woods having given up not knowing if we would see each other again to our faith restored and thriving. That is a lot to happen in 7 months. But here we are living breathing proof that this place work’s. We were helped and encouraged, loved and celebrated, lifted back on to our feet while maintaining our dignity. This place is the family network for people who lack a family. These are people you can trust. We all have things that we will never forget and our time at Arimathea trace is one on our list. I can’t say where we would be without the kindness and generosity of everyone evolved with this special place. My life and that of my family’s will forever be changed. Forever grateful,

The Loper Family

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