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  • ABOUT US
    • WHO WE ARE
    • FAQ
  • WHAT WE DO
    • PROVIDE SHELTER
    • FEED THE HUNGRY
    • DOWNTOWN AMBASSADORS
    • EMPOWER EMPLOYMENT
    • DISCIPLESHIP & LIFE SKILLS
    • PROVIDE CLOTHING
    • COMMUNITY OUTREACH
    • EXODUS INTEREST FREE LOAN
  • GET INVOLVED
    • VOLUNTEER
      • New Volunteers– Get Started!
      • Existing Volunteers– Portal Login
    • EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
    • EVENTS
  • STORIES
    • VIDEOS
    • STORIES OF HOPE
    • NEWS STORIES
  • CONTACT
  • WAYS TO GIVE
    • MATCHING GIFTS
    • DONATE CLOTHING
    • DONATE HOUSEHOLD ITEMS
    • HOST FILL THE TRUCK EVENT
    • ORGANIZE A COLLECTION
    • PLANNED GIVING
    • NON-CASH GIFTS
    • SHOP TARGET REGISTRY
    • AUTOMOBILE DONATION
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STORIES OF HOPE

Cover Photo_Geri & Jamie
April 3, 2025  |  In STORIES OF HOPE

MOM & DAUGHTER’S STORY

Geri and Jamie found themselves in a situation they never expected. Geri was working to provide a home, but…

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Casey Photo
November 14, 2024  |  In STORIES OF HOPE

A BRIGHTER FUTURE

When Casey first arrived at City Mission, she felt a sense of relief. Since then, she has experienced great transformation.

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Brian Photo
November 14, 2024  |  In STORIES OF HOPE

RECOVERED HOPE

Before Brian arrived at City Mission, his life was in turmoil. Then, he met someone who told him about City Mission.

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August 15, 2024  |  In STORIES OF HOPE

EDWIN’S STORY

A seemingly normal life turned into a life filled with addiction, homelessness and great struggle for Edwin when he was faced with the trauma of loss, guilt and pain.

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Story Lawrence
April 9, 2024  |  In STORIES OF HOPE

A SECOND CHANCE

Lawrence had been to City Mission once before…“Leaving here was without a doubt my lowest point, but I was lucky to have found a way back and try again.”

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April 9, 2024  |  In STORIES OF HOPE

IN LOVING MEMORY

With only a suitcase of belongings to his name, Michael walked down the driveway on Christmas Eve, not knowing where else to turn.

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Walter Testiomy & Cover
May 8, 2023  |  In STORIES OF HOPE

NEW HOPE IN HARD WORK

Your friendship has helped Walter find safety, thrive in his health and uncover a true purpose for providing to others what you provided for him.

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September 14, 2022  |  In STORIES OF HOPE

FINDING PURPOSE

For most of her adult life, Sarah found herself stuck in a devastating cycle of homelessness, addiction, and abuse… until City Mission.

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March 30, 2022  |  In STORIES OF HOPE

RYAN’S STORY

Happily employed and heavily involved in his church, Ryan was content with the path he was on in life…but tragedy struck when Ryan suffered the unexpect­ed loss of his son.

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October 25, 2021  |  In STORIES OF HOPE

RAMONE’S STORY

Ramone was caught in a cycle of bad decision-making for most of his life and saw no other path for himself… until a fellow resident urged him to give City Mission a chance.

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April 26, 2021  |  In STORIES OF HOPE

BUILDING A PLACE TO LEARN

When the pandemic first started, we needed to make some changes to equip the children staying at our Family Life Center to be able to succeed at school.

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April 26, 2021  |  In STORIES OF HOPE

BUILDING COMMUNITY

These beautiful farm stands, built at City Mission, are now located at our Dining Center. Guests can select items they need when they pick-up their to-go meals.

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Canino_Featured
April 26, 2021  |  In STORIES OF HOPE

BUILDING BETTER LIVES

When Canino arrived at the Mission, he was faced with the tough reality that he would have to truly change his life, if he really wanted to get better.

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February 1, 2018  |  In STORIES OF HOPE

OPERATION WARM & SAFE

Sleeping outside is dangerous. Throughout this winter season, we have seen an increase in guests arriving at our shelters to escape from the cold.

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A Christmas Wish
December 19, 2017  |  In STORIES OF HOPE

A CHRISTMAS WISH

When Carol arrived at City Mission, she was in a state of despair. She came with her young daughter, Katie, and they were frightened, nervous and unsure of what to expect.

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October 10, 2017  |  In STORIES OF HOPE

LISA’S STORY

When Lisa received devastating news of the death of her brother and nephew, it impacted her deeply. At the same time, her health began to fail. “It just felt like I was losing everything.”

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January 31, 2017  |  In STORIES OF HOPE

STEVE’S STORY

“I know what it’s like to be cold and sleep on a bench… I know what it’s like to hide behind a dumpster in the middle of the night, trying to stay warm.”

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Amy’s Story
December 9, 2016  |  In STORIES OF HOPE

AMY’S STORY

Amy arrived at City Mission a few months ago. “As I approached the Family Life Center, I suddenly got tears in my eyes. I said to myself, “I’m home… this is my home.”

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November 8, 2016  |  In STORIES OF HOPE

MARY’S STORY

Mary, a resident of our Family Life Center, knows what that feels like. Recently, she became homeless for the first time —a situation she never thought she would face.

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October 25, 2016  |  In STORIES OF HOPE

SEAN’S STORY

Sean first came to City Mission because he needed something to eat and a place to sleep. Like so many others, he was hungry. He was tired. And he was scared.

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