From the Streets to the BOARD "I believe in the Mission and I want to give back what was given to me."

Accidental Addiction When a prescribed addiction wrecked Derric’s life, you provided a way back!

Most of the time it takes years, even decades, for a life to unravel before falling into homelessness.

“We need to ensure that every man, woman, or child who comes to our door has the opportunity to have a safe, clean place to live, enjoy a meal and find transformation.”

“Up to that point, I was completely ignorant to the poverty crisis in Tucson. I had no understanding people lived in such destitution, struggling daily just to survive.

“Our homeless and under resourced community is growing and the need for the Center of Opportunity has never been greater.”

“Walk a mile in my shoes.”

“I knew those guys [the cartel] would eventually kill me. So I found someone who was headed out of state, didn’t matter where. I didn’t want to look over my shoulder. I just wanted to start over.”

“My life wasn’t worth living. I got a gun, put it in my mouth, pulled the trigger and the gun wouldn’t go off.”

“For me it’s about how the Gospel Rescue Mission really knows how to deal with homelessness. It’s not just putting a Band-Aid on it, it’s actually knowing what these people really need and how to help them, especially knowing God is the one who ultimately can help them.”