A Life Restored: Chris’s Story
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Chris Brooks’s transformation from a carefree church kid to a lawbreaker who attacked a police car didn’t happen overnight. It was a painful journey of bad choices, and the catalyst of many of these choices was his use of alcohol, beginning in high school. As a teenager, Chris prided himself on being the guy […]
Nourishing Compassion — Volunteer Spotlight: Marcus Brown
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Never underestimate how much one good meal can fill a soul with hope. Marcus Brown experienced this firsthand when, as a young adult, his poor choices and drug dealing led him to a life of hunger and uncertainty. “When I was living that life, I feel like I took from families [and my] community […]
Mission Kid — Mission Accomplished: Mannie Willis
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] When Mannie thinks of the Mission, he remembers mastering the monkey bars and learning how to play the piano. In 2004, when Mannie was nine years old and moved to the Mission with his family, those activities were some of the biggest moments of his young life. After the instability of evictions and homelessness, […]