Ever wonder what fuels the fire in the hearts of our staff for the homeless and hurting? Starting this month, we’ll be introducing you to the outstanding men and women who work tirelessly to see lives transformed – to get a peek into what brought them to the Mission and what keeps them going.

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.”