Stories of Hope Archives - City Gospel Mission

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Jeremy: ‘I found my way with God. It has changed my life.’

Homelessness and drug addiction led me to City Gospel Mission’s recovery program. I lost my car and my housing. I’ve lost family. I’ve lost a lot of friends. I lived under a bridge and have overdosed 22 times. But I know God definitely has a purpose for me. I’ve been in the recovery program…

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Jessica: A Purpose Unhindered by the Past

A New Beginning I came in contact with JobsPlus (now Employment Network) when I was in River City Correctional Center. They do a job readiness class once a week there. Once I was released, I was able to utilize my skill set at a new job in administration. I was able to get back…

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Andre and Jeffery: A bond rooted in faith and friendship

“God will send you friends that you never expected.” Jeffery: Back in 2020, I lost my son to a work accident. He was 24 years old. My wife, at the time we had been married 23 years, turned to God, but I was really upset with God. So, I got a divorce. My mother passed…

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Melvin: A Sweet Reunion!

“I’m going to my family reunion this year! – I didn’t think nobody cared about me, but they were going nuts…. And that really got to me……I promised myself I would not do that again to them.” He did not know that his family (two older brothers and two older sisters, a nephew, three sons…

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Honoring Our Faithful Friend: Brad Trucksis (Obituary)

William Bradfield “Brad” Trucksis, age 71, passed into his heavenly home on September 9, 2024, due to an accident at his home in Indian Hill, Ohio. The most important aspect of Brad’s life was his faith in Jesus Christ, a vibrant and active faith, which led him to serve in many ways during his life.…

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Ian: A Jeremiah Scholar spreading healing and hope

As Ian was preparing for his senior year at Miami Valley Christian Academy, he had plans for his future like many other high schoolers. His goals were to be able to play college football and to one day become a teacher. In the midst of the football season, Ian befriended a co-worker who opened up…

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Brian: Finding Serenity

‘This had to be God’ A voice yelled out offering mercy, and suddenly Brian stopped walking toward a bridge where he intended to end his life. He turned around and chose to walk a narrower path that has led him to having his own home again. The years-long journey wasn’t easy, said Kolb, but he…

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Leena: ‘Thank you for this lifeline connection’

I came to the City Gospel Mission recovery program in November 2023. I plan to graduate in October. That is a goal of mine, because I had no intention of facing my addiction. When I came here, it taught me to dig deep, because I had a whole lot of issues related to my addiction.…

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Strengthening the body, mind, and soul

It’s 11:30 a.m. on a Monday at the City Gospel Mission gym. Three men in its transformational recovery program wrap up their workouts and update their spiral-bound notebooks with today’s accomplishments. They high-five and fist-bump with their “coach” Joe Loving. Joe marks down their attendance for the daily, one-hour session. The men regard Joe…

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I’ve turned my life around

“I was doing drugs for about 30 years, and I’ve been down here at City Gospel Mission for about 14 months. During that time before coming here, I had a heart attack and a stroke. I’m still working on getting my voice back. I’m blessed to still be living. It’s a miracle that I’m…