PERSEVERANCE AND KINDNESS – Zachariah
From homeless youth to successful attorney
Persevering Like Job – Yolanda
Through many trials and tribulations, Yolanda Hatch has learned to rest in God and His plan for her.
Recipe for Success – Krystal Glaser
Transformation at the Mission led to a career as a chef
Dane Ellis
“What goes on here at the Mission and the lives that are transformed here because of Jesus – there’s nothing that’s a higher priority than bringing people to the foot of the cross.”
Back On Their Feet – Angel’s Story
Angel Saffold and her four children had rented a rent-subsidized home for twelve years when her landlord sold the house and evicted the family. Because of the years-long waiting list for subsidized apartments, Angel was unable to find replacement housing she could afford, so they moved into a hotel for a short time and faced […]
Reconnecting with God – Garisha’s Story
After going through a rough situation with her children’s father, Garisha was left to take care of her five kids by herself while also facing eviction from their apartment. Although down on her luck, Garisha remembered her mother’s words, “Why worry when you can pray.” Garisha took her mother’s advice, and soon after was introduced […]
A Case Manager with a Case Manager – Denise
Fleeing domestic violence, Denise Wilcox and her children were living in a motel when a friend from work encouraged her to contact the Mission. Reluctant at first, Denise finally agreed. When she arrived at the Mission, her case manager, Naomi Ings, prepared a detailed case plan for Denise and her children, and the family began […]
Reconnecting with God – Marian
Marian Williams received an unusual birthday present on March 1, 2023, when she became a guest at the Mission. Her husband of 36 years had passed away, and she and her son had moved to Florida from Virginia to get a new start in life. They were living in motels and could not make ends […]
Giving Back – Twyla Walwyn-Love
When her father passed away, Twyla and her three children had no place to live. “I had always seen this place and wondered what it was,” said Twyla, “so I looked it up on Google and checked it out to see if they could offer any assistance.” In June 2016 they came to the Mission, […]
Showing Appreciation and Encouragement – Ashley
When Ashley Dinkins came to the Mission, she had been working for the fair and living in a trailer they provided for her on site. But the work was seasonal, and most of the time she had only enough money for one meal a day of rice, toast, or ravioli. She moved in with her […]
