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Homelessness is hard to look at. But we must do it to understand. Often, when we see a homeless person, it’s easy to not think about what happened for them to end up there. It’s also easy to walk past them, to disregard the man lying on the street or the woman standing at…
Read MoreI’ve experienced homelessness off and on for the past 10 years. I had relapsed after being clean for 19 months. Homelessness, it’s depressing. It can make you feel like you’re not worthy, that something is wrong with you. It’s hard to get out of. Sleeping outside is terrifying. I knew people who slept under…
Read MoreWhen you meet Brian, his easygoing nature and slow drawl are endearing. It belies his rocky past. Addiction for Brian began at the age of 16 when alcohol became a dependence that eventually led to using pills. The pills led him to learn to “doctor shop” – going from one doctor to another for…
Read MoreThere is a story behind every person. Thoughts behind their expressions. Emotions behind their feelings, and a soul beneath their skin. Sarah’s story of her miraculous journey is one of many stories that too often go untold. Sarah is shy and reserved, and without her telling her story, you would never know the trials…
Read MoreIt is often said that actions speak louder than words. If so, Victor’s story is louder than it appears in print. Victor doesn’t spend much time talking about what he is going to do. He just does it. Nor does he spend much time talking about his recovery and the spiritual transformation that made…
Read MoreI’ve been with the Having the Courage to Change women’s recovery program a little over 2 years. The staff definitely challenged me, every day. I’ve had some really tough times. They loved on me in ways that I’ve never been loved on before. And it was a tough love. It was something that I needed.…
Read MoreSeptember is National Recovery Month. For the past 25 years, we have been serving those suffering from addiction and other life-controlling issues in our recovery programs. Our programs are unique because they are long-term residential and are faith-based. The average stay is 12-24 months, although they are not time-oriented but are goal-oriented. There is…
Read MoreBy John B. When I was in a recovery program in March 2018, I was introduced to JobsPlus. I learned so much, not only about resumes and how to interview, but also the spiritual side to living my purpose that God had in store for me. When I applied for a job at a…
Read MoreBy Robin D. I was tired of living my life the way I was living it – drinking and drugging. I needed to change what I was doing – killing myself. I was homeless and helpless. I didn’t have any hope for the future. When I hit rock bottom, I made my mind up…
Read MoreBy Dave Pinson Director of Step Forward, City Gospel Mission During this national Volunteer Appreciation Week, we give our sincere thanks for each of you – over 2,500 strong – who give your time and effort to build into the lives of so many people who need uplifted. You are the bedrock of our organization,…
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