Ishmael is counting his blessings this fall.   “The Mission gave me a second chance at life…” When Ishmael was growing up, his family moved around a lot. His childhood was marked by a constant sense of upheaval. “I struggled to form strong friendships,” he recalls. “I would make a close

See how your compassion gave Crystal a fresh start…   “I have a foundation for success…” Crystal grew up in an unconventional situation… but it wasn’t without love. “My grandparents adopted me when I was three months old and I grew up a happy kid.” Her biological parents lived across the

Giving thanks for YOU Tim is doing God’s work this Easter! “The Mission opened the door for me to be with God.” Tim grew up in a chaotic household where both parents battled addiction. Life was filled with emotional pain and instability – Tim even went to 12 different schools.

Giving thanks for YOU Thank you for sharing Christmas blessings with Megan! “I’m on the right path. I have all the hope in the world.” Megan had a hole in her soul that only God could fill, but she resisted. “All my life, I’d known that I needed to have

Giving thanks for YOU Mariah shares how your support gives her hope! “I’m alive. I am thriving – not just surviving anymore.” After a difficult divorce, Mariah realized her glass of wine with dinner had escalated into full-blown alcoholism. But she was helpless to stop it on her own. She