Download a PDF to read the full newsletter. Or read our featured article below. Heal And Move Forward Domestic violence set in motion a whole series of events ending in homelessness for Lisa and eight-year-old Kaylee. Even before her daughter was born, the stage had been set. Within the emotions of a codependent relationship was […]
Download a PDF to read the full newsletter. Or read our featured article below. A Time Of Transition Patrick is now completing a time of transition from being a devoted son, caring for his ailing father, to spending more time with his son and granddaughter. It started with a promise to his mother, before she passed […]
Download a PDF to read the full newsletter. Or read our featured article below. A Beacon of Hope Kara said, “”I just wanted the American dream: family, house, job, picket fence out front.” However, life has dealt some setbacks. Troubles have been from heredity, circumstance, and poor choice. She has the obstacles of attention-deficit (hyperactivity) disorder […]
Download a PDF to read the full newsletter. Or read our featured article below. Freedom From Bondage Bryan arrived at the Mission from the Douglas County Jail, wearing Department of Corrections issued clothing. He wore sweat pants, a t-shirt, and flip-flops. The clothing he had going to jail was torn up. Besides, he had gained 17 […]
Download a PDF to read the full newsletter. Or read our featured article below. Freedom From Bondage Out the bedroom window, Tia fled in the middle of the night. She was afraid that he would catch her leaving. In a hurry, she just grabbed a duffle bag with a few clothes. During their long relationship, she […]
Download a PDF to read the full newsletter. Or read our featured article below. A Place of Community As a youth, Kirk’s extra-curricular activity was BMX (Bicycle Motocross) dirt track racing and jumping. As soon as he could get on a bike, he tried to keep up with older kids in his neighborhood already in competition. […]
Download a PDF to read the full newsletter. Or read our featured article below. A Place of Community Steve worked in a fish canning plant for two seasons, before returning to his nonseasonal career. Others from here have traveled as far as Alaska for high paying adventure on commercial fishing boats during the season. Our country’s […]
Download a PDF to read the full newsletter. Or read our featured article below. A Place of Community An accident began the path to homelessness for Chris. His employer had him help move a heavy, soft serve ice cream machine. The excessive strain caused a hernia. A few days later, he was sick to his stomach […]
Download a PDF to read the full newsletter. Or read our featured article below. A Safety Net Paul slept on a log to stay dry in Micelli Park last winter. For six weeks, he endured the elements. He said, “I felt like I was at the bottom of everything, and didn’t know what to do.” He […]
Download a PDF to read the full newsletter. Or read our featured article below. A Safety Net Maria has been a single mother of two daughters even before the youngest one was born. In an attempt to make up for the loss of their father and be the family provider, she overspent on credit cards. It […]
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