2015 Spring Newsletter – Mission Accomplished: The Bivins Family
After 2 1/2 years of hard work, we’re pleased to report that Derrick and Nataly Bivins and their three sons moved into their new home in West Orlando. While at the Mission, they were able to take classes, find jobs and save money for their own place. We will miss their smiles and positive attitudes, […]
2015 Spring Newsletter – Making the Grade: Joseph’s Story
The principal gave up on Joseph, telling the 16-year-old eight-grader’s mother it was time for him to drop out of school and get a job. After attending a dozen elementary schools and being held back three times, Joseph had fallen too far behind and would never graduate high school. His mother gave up on him, […]
2015 Spring Newsletter – A Hand Up for Hope
Think of how good it feels to start your day off with a hot shower, or to get cleaned up after a long day outdoors in the Florida heat. Now imagine how it would feel if you couldn’t do either – or if you had to go to work every day after taking a bath […]