Full Show - WORD on the Street - 07-25-26

Welcome to Word on the Street with the Carolina's own Joey Hudson. Conversations with movers and shakers and stories and insights from local difference makers. Tailored just for the Carolinas, it's Word on the Street, powered by Ingalls Markets, low prices, love the savings on News Talk 989 W-O-R-D, the voice of the Carolinas. Here's Joey Hudson. Welcome on today's program. We'll shine a spotlight on two organizations that are making a real difference right here in the upstate. First, we'll be joined by Emma Miller with Miracle Hill Ministries. Miracle Hill has been serving families, children, the homeless, and those battling addiction for decades. And we'll talk about the life-changing work that they do every day. Then we'll turn our attention to Billy Crank with Lead Upstate. Lead Upstate has become one of the premier events honoring the men and women of law enforcement in our community. Billy will give us an update on this year's event, why it's so important to publicly support our officers. and how you can get involved. It's a busy day. Let's get started. One of the things that I appreciate about Miracle Hill Ministries is that they don't just meet immediate needs. They help transform lives every single day across the upstate. They're providing shelter for men, women, children, helping people overcome addiction, supporting foster families, feeding the hungry and sharing the hope of the gospel with people who need it the most. Of course, none of that happens without the support of this community. And one of the biggest opportunities to get involved is coming up with the annual miracle. Miracle Hill Golf Tournament. And joining us today is Emma Miller with Miracle Hill Ministries. Emma, welcome to the show. Hey, Joe. Joey, thanks so much for having me. It is a pleasure. I appreciate your time. So let's just kind of start from the beginning, if you would, for someone who may have heard about Miracle Hill, but they're just not quite sure what Miracle Hill does. Give us the 30,000 view, if you would, of what the mission of Miracle Hill Ministries is. Yeah, absolutely. So Miracle Hill Ministries is South Carolina's largest and most comprehensive provider. of homeless services. So that means we work to address homelessness from many different angles, not just current care, but future care and prevention. We are all across the upstate with four rescue mission shelters, two addiction recovery centers, South Carolina's largest private foster care program for workforce development programs, and also a food pantry ministry. We got lots going on, and also the ministry is turning 90 years old next year. Wow.

Wow, that's big. That is big. Yes. Big 30,000 foot view. I'm sure there's going to be a lot of ways to help celebrate that 90 years next year. And that's the topic of a future show. So I hope you'll promise to come back with me as you get closer to that. So let's talk about, let's be a little more specific in some of those particular programs. I know you have programs for women with addiction issues and recovery programs for men as well as you mean. mentioned the foster care. Maybe take one of those programs and just sort of give us an overview of that particular program and give us some examples of how those programs help people here in the upstate. Yeah, absolutely. So I think a great place to start would definitely be our addiction recovery programs. As you mentioned, we have a program for men as well as women. So our men's program is called Overcomers, and our women's program is called renewal. So they are both faith-based programs, but they also are 12-step recovery programs. So it's a wonderful mix of both the genuine care that people need for addiction and recovery, but also receiving faith-led support. We at Miracle Hill... are very proud to share that we work to share the gospel with our guests. And that's important for us for recovery. And so for our guests... Addiction, it can come in many different forums. It can come for many different reasons. It can surround homelessness. It can also surround folks who aren't struggling with it. And yet for whoever it is coming in with whatever specific need, they receive intentional counseling, they receive support while they're in program, and then coming out opportunities for transitional housing, if housing is a struggle for them, employment, if employment is a struggle. and also just opportunities for them to continue to work within the ministry to help those who are also struggling with addiction. Emma Miller is my guest today. She is with Miracle Hill Ministries. If you'd like additional information, just go to Miraclehill.org, and you'll see all the various ministries that this wonderful organization does here in the upstate of South Carolina. Emma, are you guys seeing a greater demand for services right now? What are some of the biggest needs that you're facing right now? Yes, absolutely. The need is always there. As the ministry has grown exponentially over the past 89 years that we've been here, I think that speaks to the great need that is here in the upstate. not just in Greenville and the greater Greenville area, but we're also in Spartanburg, and we're in Cherokee County currently. And the upstate has many more cities and counties than that, and yet we're hoping to reach as many as we can. I would say for us, our greatest need is just more opportunities for outreach, more opportunities, more space. We are always...

full, at full capacity at most of our facilities. And so really for us, we're super blessed to where we rely solely on donations of the generosity of our donors. We're not government funded. And so for us, we truly rely on the upstate and their generosity in our community's involvement to come in and help support our facilities and the care that we're giving. Well, and I think Emma, it's important to point out what you just said that you do not receive any type. of government funding, whether that's local, state, federal, this is all you operate from money that comes from within the community, from generous donors, from other organizations. But it's not just money either. I mean, talk with us about the importance of community partnerships, churches, businesses, and individuals who maybe will support you financially, but also will give other time. Yes, absolutely. So one of my favorite things here at Miracle Hill is that ways that you can support us is not only with your treasures or, say, giving, but also your time and your talents. There are many opportunities to get involved in Miracle Hill from a volunteer standpoint, as well as just lending your specific gifts or whatever your business may provide. For us, we love to chat with individual volunteers. It may be something as simple as coming into our shelters and serving lunch. cheering a smile with our guests and showing their love and cared for, or maybe something bigger, like maybe becoming a mentor for one of our folks in our addiction recovery programs. It can even be something as specific as we partner with local banks to provide financial planning training for our guests. So no matter what, there's always an opportunity as well as for us. We receive so many donations. We receive clothing donations at our shelters. We also have 10 thrift stores that help fund the ministry and provide employment for our former guests. So donating to our thrift stores, as well as donating any food items to our food warehouse ministry called From God to You. Yeah. And, you know, Everybody can do something, even if it's just cleaning out your closet. Absolutely. As you mentioned, the thrift stores are just fabulous places and clean out your closet, take some things, and while you're dropping them off, go in the store, and you can always find some good deals at the thrift stores, too, because this is just a major part. Not only Emma providing funds for the ministry, but providing job opportunities for people you serve too, right?

Yes, sir. And that is so important because leaving our shelters and leaving our programs, it's not the end. It's just the beginning for our guests. Steady employment and steady housing is very important. And so like you said, when you shop at our thrift stores, you're supporting employees there. If you're visiting some of our workforce development programs like... AutoWorks, we have folks who work on used cars and sell those. We also accept donated cars or maybe hiring out our Creation Works landscaping company. There's lots of opportunities to support those who are being employed by us to reach greater stability. Yeah. Emma Miller is my guest today with Miracle Hill Ministries. Again, just go to Miraclehill.org, and you can donate online. You can see the various ministries that this wonderful organization has. and find a place for you. If you would like to serve in the community, they're always needing volunteers. And as we mentioned, the funds are needed. You can donate to the thrift stores or just go shopping one day. And the numbers are just amazing. And I'm reading from your website here. This is from 2025, but 204,357 shelter beds provided in that one year. $361,000. 120 meals served 11,819 cold weather beds provided, 2,769 unique individuals served. And here's the good one here, 288 children fostered, 288 children being given a loving home and talk about Jesus Christ, the important thing. But, I mean, those numbers are just amazing, Emma, and I just applaud you guys for what you do in our community. Thank you so much. It's a huge blessing to get to share those big wins, and it is possible with the support of our community. It's something I always love to share with people. is those numbers, they're so impactful. And if you want to learn more, if you want to learn more about just one of those unique individuals served from the 2,700, I really recommend when you have a spare moment to visit our YouTube page, Miracle Hill Ministries, and we upload stories of rescue with former guests. And you get to learn even more about the specific lives that have been impacted by our ministry. Coming up, we're going to talk about some ways that you can be involved with Miracle Hill Ministries.

This is Word on the Street with Joey Hudson on News Talk 98-9 W-O-R-D, the voice of the Carolinas. This is Word on the Street with Joey Hudson, powered by Ingalls Markets, low prices, love the savings on News Talk 989, W-O-R-D, the voice of the Carolinas. Your comments are welcome on the Common Sense Retirement Planning text line, text or call. One number does it all. 800-9050989. Email's always welcome, Joey at JoeyHudson.com. Continue my conversation with Emma Miller with Miracle Hill Ministries. You know, Miracle Hill is just one of my favorite upstate. organizations. They're doing a lot of work to help people in need, not just immediate needs, but they help transform lives literally every day across the upstate. They're providing shelter for men, women, children. They're helping people overcome addiction. They support foster families. One of the largest private foster family programs in the state. They serve thousands and thousands of meals every year, and they share the hope. of the gospel of Jesus Christ with people. And that's one of the most important things right there. And I just learned from Emma that they have a YouTube page. So just go to YouTube search for Miracle Hill. I didn't realize that was there. I've seen some of the videos that you guys have done. My wife, Peg, and I always attend the annual fundraiser. And the stories that are told are just fabulous. I mean, you feel so good about giving to an organization that are literally transforming lives like that. But, all right, so we've talked about what you do. And, of course, we've mentioned that it does take money to do this. There's a unique and just a fun opportunity coming up in September, Emma, the Miracle Hill golf tournament. Give us some of the basics. When is it? Where's it going to be held? And how can people participate? Yes, absolutely. So our annual golf tournament is on Tuesday, September 22nd, at Cherokee Valley Course and Club. There's going to be great food, a ton of prizes, and opportunities to learn more about the ministry, even to meet folks who have come through our programs. We only have a few foursums remaining for sponsors. We've been so overwhelmed by public attendance. So anyone interested in sponsoring can email me at Events at Miraclehill.org or visit our event page at Miraclehill.org slash events. Yep. And I want to stress that this golf tournament, it's not just for the experienced golfers. I mean, anybody can play, and I'm evidence of that because you guys are going to let me play in there, too. But businesses can sponsor a team, church groups. Or, again, if you can't play, just sponsor a hole or give a gift because, you know, we're still looking for.

for prizes for the golfers and that type of thing. So there's all kind of opportunities aren't there for businesses to be involved and support it. Yes, absolutely. There are many ways to get involved. We have been super blessed with some golf courses in the community as well as restaurants and businesses who have been weighing in either with whole sponsorships or prize donations. I mean, those are essential to help give us a great opportunity for our players. Gopher or no golfer, please get involved. It will go back towards these ministries and these programs that we have. Emma Miller is with me today. We're talking about Miracle Hill Ministries and specifically about their upcoming golf tournament. Emma, if you would, be a little more specific about business sponsorships that are available. Yes, absolutely. So for us starting, we have a whole sponsorship. So with that, your logo will be prominently featured on a golf cart GPS screen at a designated hole. So that's a really great way to get your phone the door, show some promotion, and promote your ministry. We also do have sponsorships that provide registrations for one, two, or even three foursums. And that will have even more promotion for your business. We'll be placing your logo on event materials featuring you on our website. And every type of sponsorship comes with a whole sponsorship as well. So that's a great opportunity just to maybe have some employees come out for a free game of golf, maybe a chance to bring some family or friends together. And we also do have. several church sponsors already with foursomes, and so we always love when our church partners come and attend as well. Yeah, and again, you can get additional information at the Miracle Hill website, Miraclehill.org. Just click on the events tab, and there's a drop down there with all the info, and you can reach out to Emma, and she will take care of you. As we... Look towards the golf tournament and what that's going to bring, but through the rest of the year, Emma, and headed into next year. I know you're always planning ahead. What excites you most about where Miracle Hill is headed and the opportunities to reach even more people? Oh, that is such a great question. Thank you for asking that. I would say I'm really excited about the ways that currently, like I shared earlier, we focus on current care, but also future care and prevention. So for our foster care program, that's trying to prevent homelessness because around 50% of homeless individuals have gone through foster care. And for our future care, we're really looking. Towards the future for our guests, how can we implement more stability, more support, because leaving our shelters and programs is just the beginning for them. So we currently have a capital campaign for more transitional housing. That is so important for our guests when coming out of program to still receive counseling and support and accountability and community while they work to get greater stability in their lives.

And we're also continuing to work on our workforce development program. So providing employment for our former guests. We currently are having a ribbon cutting this August for our auto works. We've just renovated our store where people can donate cars to the ministry. And it is a training opportunity for our interns to learn car mechanics and to work on cars and work on car sales. We also have just opened up a new workforce development program for our female guests called Coffee Works. And I'm a huge coffee fanatic, so I'm especially excited about this one. So we are partnering with Do South Roastery and selling coffee to help fund this program where in the future we will open up a coffee cafe and we will be roasting and teaching our female guests. how it is to run a business, how it is to work in the coffee trade, how it is to share hospitality. And customers will be able to come and be served by our interns and enjoy a wonderful cup of coffee. But currently, you can actually try it by visiting Fresh Start Coffee Works. and ordering our coffee online, and we will deliver it to you. Yeah, and I can tell you, I've had some of the coffee. I love coffee, too, and this is wonderful coffee, so I'll take advantage of this for sure. Emma, thank you so much for your time today. More importantly, thank you for what you and Miracle Hill Ministries is doing in our community, and we just ask God to continue to bless you. Thank you so much, and thanks for having us, Joey, and thank you for all that you do. Have you been wondering if now's a good time to look at a new home? Joey Hudson here. When you partner with America's Homeplace, there's never a bad time to build the home of your dreams. Home sale prices have gone up, and with the high mortgage rates we have now, building your own home might be your best option. And that's where my friends at America's Home Place comes in. America's Homeplace can design and build the home of your dreams. As a one-stop shop for new home builds, they've partnered with favorable lenders to get you the rates and the terms that you need. It's just a more convenient option compared to waiting and hoping. that the perfect house becomes available at a price you like. Instead, America's Homeplace can help you design and build the perfect home just for you. As a turnkey home building provider, they can help you every step of the way, from the initial design all the way through the construction of your new home. It makes the process as simple and straightforward as possible. You can find America's Homeplace on Clemsville Boulevard and Anderson and connect with him online at America's Homeplace.com. That's America's Homeplace. There's no bad time to build you. your new dream home. This is Word on the Street with Joey Hudson on News Talk 98-9 W-O-R-D, the voice of the Carolinas. This is Word on the Street with Joey Hudson, powered by Ingalls Markets, low prices, love the savings on News Talk 98-9 W-O-R-D, the voice of the Carolinas. Our next guest is helping lead one of the most meaningful community efforts in the upstate. That's Lead Upstate Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. And it spent more than a decade bringing citizens and law enforcement together through a very simple message. Just a simple thank you. This year, Lead Upstate will host its annual appreciation event at the Greenville Downtown Airport, serving more than 650 law enforcement officers from agencies across Greenville County. But their mission goes beyond that one day.

Lead Upstate also supports local canine units and with the recent signing of Fargo's law by Governor Henry McMaster, there's renewed attention on the incredible role that these canine officers play in protecting our communities. Joining us today is Billy Crank, one of the board members of Lead Up State. Billy is always a pleasure. Thank you, and it's my honor to be here with you. Thank you, sir. For listeners who may be hearing about lead upstate for the first time, let's just start with an explanation of what lead is all about, the story behind the organization, and how it all got started. Actually, about 2014, our friend C. Brook Marchant was having breakfast at Tommy's Ham House. and bought breakfast for some of the officers that were dining there. And it kind of grew from there, and it has become an annual event to show appreciation to law enforcement officers. And it has grown from that humble beginning in Tommy Samhouse to, as you said earlier, over 650 certified officers from all of the municipalities in Greenville County. The sheriff's office sled as well as the South Carolina Highway Patrol. So it is... It is something that I think we can, well, I'm proud to be a part of it, and I think we can be proud of our community for standing up and showing that appreciation. I do believe it helps with... with recruiting and officers talk. And so I think it helps with recruiting and I think it also helps to maintain an officer's presence. here as opposed to they're looking elsewhere because they know how much they appreciate it. Yeah. And Billy just briefly walk us through what happens on Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. As I mentioned, it's at the downtown airport. And it's, look, it's a site to be seen to see those cars lining up very early in the morning to come through. But tell us about what they actually get and what happens on Lead Appreciation Day. Well, Joey, it started as a sit-down, and it started at Tommy's, and then, I think, moved to the points at Hotel, and it got to the point where it grew.

to numbers that they couldn't handle. And the time that it would take for an officer to park his car, come in, have breakfast, to have a short program and get back out was just almost burdensome. So we looked at opportunities to make it easier for the officers. And a drive-by, a drive-through works. And so beginning... Well before 6 o'clock on lead day, we can see headlights lining the road up to the downtown airport. And as they... As they drive through, they're giving water and coffee or energy drinks. Our friends at Chick-fil-A provide breakfast sandwiches for them. Our friends at Pepsi provide soft drinks and whatever. And as they move down the line, they get a T-shirt. They get a Valor bag, which is a bag that's valued at about $150. It's a bag that has goodies in it, any number of different things, but things that the officers could use. Last year, we gave them shooting glasses, glasses that they can wear when they're shooting. And things that are, that have utility to them. They get a challenge coin. which is different every year, and that is something that is quite a collectible amongst law enforcement as well as the military. And throughout the week, we have drawings for prizes to be awarded to the officers that have registered. And if they haven't already picked it up, then there's an opportunity on lead day for them to collect that. And it is, like you say, it's quite a sight to see. And it's a, it's a kind of a reunion. All of the chiefs. and the high-ranking officers from all the departments are there to greet the officers and the troopers and what have you. And it just has a festive atmosphere. And one of... You can feel the gratefulness that's expressed during that three-hour period where they drive through. And it truly is a day of appreciation, letting the men and women who put the uniform on and the badge on every day, letting them know that they are appreciated. Billy Crank is my guest today with Lead Upstate. You can get additional information about this wonderful program at Lead Upstate.

Now, Billy Governor Henry McMaster recently signed Fargo's law. Explain what that legislation does and why it's such an important step for law enforcement agencies across South Carolina. Long time coming. Officers rely heavily on canines and many departments have horses. And if these officers, these canine and horse officers are targeted or injured or killed in the line of duty, it's just here tofore, it's just been brushed off. Well, now it's a law. And they are recognized as an officer. And if they are, if the perpetrators are convicted, they can serve anywhere from two to, to 15 years in prison for that. And a fine of up to $20,000 plus restitution for the cost of veterinary care or to replace the animal if that becomes necessary. Yeah. It is, as I said, it's a long time coming. And these are officers. These are family members. These aren't just things. And so it's important to show and recognize and celebrate the achievements that they have and everything that they can do even to acknowledging. bad stuff on computers. I'm shocked that these dogs can ferret out inappropriate things on electronics, but they do. And they are very valuable members of all of these forces and helping to protect our communities. Yeah. One of the canines honored through Fargo's law was Sled K9-Cobah. Why does that story How special significance for lead upstate? Well, we ended up donating. We donated funds to the South Carolina Highway Patrol on COVID's death. and that just is one of those that hit pretty close to home because I think that was in the upstate. When we come back, Billy, I want you to talk a minute about the special relationship with canines. Many people just think that they're just another tool for law enforcement, but they're more than that. And we'll talk about that coming up. Summer didn't wait for you to be ready. And if you've been telling yourself you'd get serious before beat season, well, here you are. But here's what nobody talks about. The reason the scale hasn't moved isn't willpower. It's your metabolism. Your body adapted to every diet you threw at it, slowed down, held on tight, and stop responding. That's not failure. That's biology.

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The canines generally live with their partners, with their officer partners. And so they're together essentially 24 hours a day. The dogs... The dogs know their handlers, and they think they're just in tune with them. And they are there to protect them. They're there to serve them. And it is just, it's a family bond. And it's one of those things that is exceedingly special. And I don't know that there's anything that can break that. Yeah. this year and well in previous years of course lead has been very supportive of the canine programs but uh this year lead is asking the community to help fund a a 2026 canine sponsorship uh talk with us about that goal how close you are to reaching it and someone who's listening today maybe an individual maybe a business person uh who would like to to step in what are the opportunities for someone to help out The opportunities are endless. How big is your checkbook? And that, I mean, we can, we, we will welcome any donation, regardless of how big or small. And we will combine that all together to be able to, to reach our canine goal. And each of our sponsorships we value at $6,000. And we try and spread the wealth and use those monies to help agencies. People think that canines are all paid for by the agency, and that's not necessarily the case. They get only a certain amount of money through budget to be able to handle that. The rest of it comes from you and me. And so this is an opportunity for. for you and me, the public, to step up and help our canine programs, to help foster our canine programs and help them continue to be a vital part of protecting our communities. Yeah, and again, you can get additional information online at leadupstate.com if you feel like that you... want to be a part of this or maybe your business wants to be a part of it. We'd love for you to do so. Just go to leadupstate.com. If you can't remember that, just you know how to text me. You know how to email me. Joey at joeyhudson.com. I'll be happy to get you the information. But we want to step up and really let law enforcement know. how much we appreciate them and by helping them provide, helping them fund some of these things. And look, Billy, if you can't do a canine sponsorship, there are a lot of other ways to help with lead, right?

There are. There are. And again, we are, we are driven by volunteers. We have nobody that is paid to do any of this. So it's strictly a volunteer organization. And so every dollar that we can raise, we turn around and point back into the direction of the officers and celebrating our partnership with them. Again, any amount, no amount is too small, and we welcome any donation. If there's a business out there that has merchandise that they would like to... to contribute, to donate. We can take donations of merchandise and use those as part of our prize packages that are awarded during the week. So there are opportunities for anybody that wants to get involved. Yeah. And again, that can be something as simple as gift cards to a restaurant. gift cards to a movie or whatever, just anything because, again, what lead upstate does on that special day this fall is to let these officers know that they're appreciated. And, you know, talk with us, Billy, about some of the things that are in that valor bag. You mentioned the valor bag earlier. When they open that valor bag, what are they going to see? Well, in past years, they have seen nice coolers. Cooler. Help me here. I'm, I'm, I'm, I'm, um, is it conga? What was it, a conga coolers one time? We've had yeties before. The conga cooler and then the get a, the jetty mugs. Yep. We've had some, some, some nice. writing instruments for them. We have a goody back goody stuff in there that they can snack on. As I said last year, we had a nice pair of glasses for them. Just any number of things we've given them an officer's Bible. And I think... Was it last year or a year before? We provided them with, was it Mike Gallagher's book? That's right. Yes. Yep. And just things to inspire and encourage and show them that we celebrate and appreciate the sacrifices that they make and that their families make. in choosing this career. Yeah. Again, that's leadupstate.com or just email me directly. Joey at Joey Hudson.com. I'd be happy to get you information on if you're interested in helping out with sponsoring a canine or if you have other things. Or Joey, they can go to Facebook. True. That's right. Go to Facebook. Yep. See.

lead upstate yeah just search for lead up state on facebook as well uh one final thing uh billy as uh when officers leave lead appreciation day uh what do you hope they take away from the experience and and what message would you like to leave uh with our listeners today Well, I would hope that when the officers leave, they recognize and appreciate how much we appreciate what they do. I would like to think that they, and this is one day a year. I understand that, but as many of us. go through the year. We will see officers out and we'll offer to buy their lunch or breakfast or whatever. I would like for the officers to know that this is a community that values their services. Yeah. And we would like for them to keep on doing what they're doing. Sure. Sure. Billy Crank, it's always a pleasure talking with you. Thank you for what you and the whole committee at Lead Up State does. Again, that. website is lead upstate.com. Thank you for your time today. Thank you, Joey. Have a great evening. That's it for today's show. Let me invite you to join me each weekday morning at 5 a.m. for Sunrise, Carolina, where we have our first cup of coffee and start today together. Your text are welcome as are your emails, Joey at joeyhudson.com.

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