Background
Cornerstone magazine and the Christian rock band the Resurrection Band (a.k.a. Rez Band, Rez) are part of the JPUSA community. In recent years, Resurrection Band disbanded, but Glenn Kaiser continues touring and playing, both solo and with the blues-based GKB (Glenn Kaiser Band). JPUSA also has its own recording company, Grrr Records . JPUSA was once the home of singer/songwriter Daniel Smith.
JPUSA runs an extensive program for Chicago-area homeless women and children, Cornerstone Community Outreach . Some of the ministries involved with CCO are Sylvia Center (interim housing for families), Naomi's Place (an overnight women's drop-in shelter) and Brothas & Sistas United (an alternative youth program). A more complete list of CCO programs is here .
Today Jesus People USA is "one of the largest single-site communes in the United States" and is certainly one of the few communes with such an eclectic cultural mix of hippies, punks, "crusties" and others from various subcultures.
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