CELEBRATING 5 YEARS OF FREEDOM Five years ago this June, we took a leap of faith and opened the new H.S. Lopez Family Foundation Center of Opportunity. Today, we join hands with over 60 organizations and volunteer service groups to provide holistic care for our neighbors experiencing homelessness. As we reflect on these transformative years, we celebrate the stories of all of those who we’ve served and highlight three women whose lives have been changed by their journey with us.
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Thank you
Last year, over 18,000 meals—perhaps 4.5 tons of food—were prepared in our kitchen and served to our guests and visitors by compassionate volunteers. Last year, your generosity provided homeless children and adults with over 89,000 nights of safe and comfortable sleep. (more…)
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Kelseys Story
“The peace and the joy that I have had in the last eight months, I haven’t had since I was a kid. And I know that’s nothing that I have any part in, because I tried to get clean on my own. But I couldn’t do it on my own.”
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Natasha
Natasha has been clean and sober for 16 months.
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Homeless in the Heat
I’m very proud of you, mom!
"I was on a death wish... I couldn't live like this anymore... I was lost with no hope."
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William’s Story
"I felt as if my chains were broken, and I was set free." When William's mom died from a heroin overdose, his life spiraled out of control. Alcohol and drugs became his coping mechanisms as he acted out in high school due to the grief of her absence. But little did he know that this was only the beginning of his struggles. (more…)
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… Loves Much
Do you recall feeling overwhelmed with Jesus’ mercy and love when you first encountered Him? The indescribable emotion that comes from falling in love with our Savior? (more…)
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Pualeialoha’s (Pua) Story
Bullied, abused, and taken advantage of, Pua had an extremely rough childhood. From his youth, he had withdrawn into himself and was angry and depressed. After sixth grade, he had an opportunity to meet his father, and his mom put him on a plane to Hawaii. (more…)
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Thank You!
Looking back on 2022, one word comes to mind more frequently than any other.
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