No one should go hungry, especially at Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving Blessings to Go is an opportunity to welcome the homeless and those struggling under the weight of poverty. We know that this event will profoundly impact the lives of our homeless neighbors, who have maybe lost not only their homes but also their friends and families. We want them to know that they are not alone for the holidays. (more…)
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October 2024
We often use the word wholeness to describe a way of life that is free from addiction—a life where all aspects of a person’s being—mind, body, and spirit—are aligned with a person’s deepest values, purpose, and passions, where a person is complete in Christ, living independently. But living this way does not mean being free of difficulties. The journey to wholeness can be treacherous, littered with obstacles and landmines, as it was for Herlinda. (more…)
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Savanah came to Gospel Rescue Mission after a difficult season, navigating life as a caregiver and a single mother. For the past six months, she had been providing care to her son’s father, who was on the verge of losing his life due to severe lead poisoning from shrapnel left in his body. Savanah had been giving plasma to supplement her income and keep up with rent payments, but a sudden car accident prevented her from keeping up with appointments. Savanah lost her home.
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