Seventh Avenue outreach centers risk duplication
Hendersonville Rescue Mission led by Anthony McMinn for 18 years fears the new Joseph's Outreach Ministries center at 701 Seventh Ave East will duplicate services for the homeless. Joseph's plans to serve adults before early afternoon and youths after school, offering homework help and laundry, while McMinn argues his center should remain the sole provider in the neighborhood. Joseph's leaders say collaboration failed but deny intent to compete, noting room for more help.