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On February 23, 2004, Momentum held the official ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new site at Trinity Lutheran Evangelical Church.

Trinity Lutheran replaces Momentum's previous Upper West Side site at the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue and began operation in December 2003. The site operates every Monday 11am -- 1:30pm, with lunched served 12:30pm-1:15pm.

We are very excited to partner with this growing congregation and its leader, Pastor Heidi Neumark, through their social justice initiative. Pastor Neumark has a long history of working with low-income, at-risk communities, including as co-founder of Transfiguration Community Life Center, Inc. Her most recent book, Breathing Space: A Spiritual Journey in the South Bronx, chronicles her efforts in that resilient community.

Elsie del Campo, Deputy Commissioner of HIV/AIDS Services Administration (right, with Momentum's President/CEO Dawn Bryan) was among the many dignitaries who celebrated Momentum's latest achievement.

Dr. Marjorie Hill, Assistant Commissioner of HIV/AIDS Services at the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygenie and C. Virginia Fields, Manhattan Borough President shared ribbon cutting duties; Momentum Board Member Dorothy Patrick and President/CEO Dawn Bryan joined the entire staff in thanking the honored guests.

Pastor Heidi Neumark (center), pastor at Trinity Lutheran Evangelical Church.

Some of the many volunteers that help Momentum serve food at our sites.

Executive Chef Shawn Thorne and Chef Juan Quinones before the festivities began.

Manhattan Borough President C. Virginia Fields graciously helped Momentum to cut the ribbon on our new site.