There are many groups in the community making an impact in the Aiken area. One that has made a significant difference is Stand at the Crossroad Ministries. The Stand at the Crossroads ministry is run by Deborah Lamb, who is willing to accept people from all walks of life despite their backgrounds. Through her background, sacrifice and acts of service, Deborah Lamb has become an asset to the community. Stand at the Crossroads is a Christian organization created to help, encourage and support women on the road to recovery. Those Deborah Lamb serves face challenges from uncertain futures to destructive lifestyles. Deborah Lamb can identify with the young women and women who come into Stand at the Crossroads Ministry. Ms Lamb said: “I have walked the same paths as many women, so I can be an encouragement to them. I can share with them that not only will they one day be fine on their own, but they will be able to encourage and help others.” Deborah Lamb said: “I had a desire to help women because of the difficult times I went through when I was young and had to raise four children on my own. If it wasn't for God and the people in my church coming to my side to help me, I don't know where I would be today.” Ms. Lamb began ministering to women years ago by holding Bible studies in her home. Deborah said: "In 2000, my father gave me a big old Victorian house and told me I could do whatever I wanted with it." So Ms. Lamb decided to open a home for women in crisis who needed a place to live or work for their addiction recovery. As with any ministry, it takes a person who is selfless and willing to make the sacrifices that must be made every day like Mrs. Lamb does. For example, she left a f... middle of paper... amb to step forward in faith and provide help to single women and mothers who are trying to get back on their feet. Deborah Lamb has been making a difference within our community for fourteen years through Stand at the Crossroads Ministries. I have found Debora Lamb to be very loving and helpful to anyone who crosses her path in need of any kind of help, be it emotional or physical needs. Deborah Lamb said, “Over the course of fourteen years of ministry I have seen success and people return to their old lifestyle.” Try to be optimistic about people leaving the Stand at the Cross Roads ministry. Deborah is always there for them, even if they no longer live at the ministry. In meeting Mrs. Lamb I had the wonderful opportunity to see someone reach out to people in need and show them that there are kind people in this world.