Early Wednesday morning, a line of cars stretched out of the Center of Opportunity. At one point during the event it was nearly a mile long! With hundreds waiting for hope, we couldn’t wait, so we got things started forty-five minutes early.

Thousands are out of work, but your support is making a way. Back in February, everything seemed to be looking up for David. He had a steady job at the American Legion, a great roommate to help pay the bills at home, and he was even making some extra cash working janitorial at the post.

As challenging as the virus crisis has been for many of us this year, there are impacts in our community that go far beyond what we see in the headlines.

When COVID-19 hit, schools were left flat-footed – how do you create an online learning environment in a matter of weeks? As the confusion spread from classroom to living room, even the children’s department at Gospel Rescue Mission felt the effects.

To say that Cora has had a rough life is an understatement. Just a few years ago, she was penniless, homeless, and caring for a six-month-old, all at the same time.

So much of Gospel Rescue Mission’s success in transforming lives stems from the fact that much of the staff can identify, one way or another, with the struggles of the men, women, and children we serve. Victor Hightower, our Development Manager, is no exception.