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 B
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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Journey to Wholeness
Pua's Journey of Wholeness Pua bounced between foster homes and residential treatment centers throughout his teenage years. Despite these challenges, he still graduated high school and dreamed of becoming a paramedic or a cook. Pua tried to make a life for himself. (more…)
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One Paycheck Away
For many, the line between stability and homelessness is getting thinner every day. 59% of Americans are one paycheck away from being homeless. At Gospel Rescue Mission, we see the devastating effects of this daily. Job loss, rent hikes, and rising living costs can swiftly turn a secure life into uncertainty and homelessness. (more…)
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Fifth Anniversary
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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New Season
For years, we’ve watched people complete our Recovery Program and then struggle in their new season of life. Though they’ve received the tools to continue living a sober life, some can feel isolated, alone, and scared.
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TGTB 2023
Our biggest outreach of the year will be here soon. For more than three decades, our annual Thanksgiving outreach has been a beacon of hope in our community. Especially when the world is increasingly filled with uncertainties, it’s essential to extend our hands toward those in need, treating everyone like a member of our family—a guest at our table.
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Randall
Imagine a life where you feel trapped, disconnected, and lost—a life devoid of hope or purpose. That was the agonizing reality Randall faced not too long ago.
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