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Bill’s Boots on the Ground – October
Is your pantry full? Do you have room in your cupboard? Most of us have plenty to feed our families over the holidays. We are beginning to look forward to the upcoming season where we will see over 8,000 people at just two events, not including our regular outreaches; we will use several thousand pounds…
After Nearly Drinking Himself To Death, Matt Accepts Help
When Matt started drinking, he had no idea how seriously the alcohol would take hold of him. “For years I was just drinking for fun,” he said. “But then I had kids, I had money woes, things got more and stressful. I began drinking for escape and to cope with my problems, although I wasn’t…
Justin Yearns To Provide A Stable, Loving Home For His Daughter
Justin’s struggle with drugs started early, getting hooked on pain pills when he was just 16. At a party, a friend offered him a pill. “He just said, ‘It will make you feel good.’ That’s all it took.” Justin finished high school and met a girl who he married at 21. “She got hooked on…
Bill’s Boots on the Ground – September
What does a typical meal we serve to our guests look like? Let me tell you, it is a fantastic meal. Our volunteers prepare such great food. We have a saying around the mission: “It all starts with a meal.” We know for so many of our guests this may be the only meal they…
Nathan Is Rebuilding His Life After Years Of Loneliness
Forgiveness and humility. Those are two virtues Nathan is holding close during his time at the mission. “All alcoholics try to find something to blame their problem on, and I had some pretty good reasons, but that’s not right,” he said. “It’s just time to start being a man of God.” One obstacle for Nathan…
After Crying Out For Help, Mark Receives It
Mark has been sober for 15 years. He conquered his addictions, attending AA meetings regularly, and attended church. Despite putting in hard work every day, he still found himself at a crossroads. “I had overcome my addiction, but my life was still a mess,” Mark said. “I was just on my knees, crying, praying, ‘Why?…
Bill’s Boots On The Ground – August
When I was a kid I got stuck in the mud trying to cross a field near my house. The mud was over a foot deep and every step I took, I sank past my knees. I even lost the new boots I had received as a gift—I was in trouble for that one—I think…
Bob Puts Lifetime Of Drinking Behind Him
Bob started drinking when he was 13—his habit snowballed from there. “I had a string of failed relationships as a result of my alcohol abuse, but it got really bad about seven years ago. I had a great loss.” That death sent him over the edge. “I decided that was the best way to cover…
Bout With Homelessness Pushes Roy To Make A Change
Roy, who hails from Arizona, always held down a job. He played guitar in a heavy metal band, often performing in bars, and enjoyed social drinking. “It was just always around,” Roy said. “It was only on the weekends at first and it was no big deal. But it just kind of escalated.” After a…
Bill’s Boots On The Ground – July
Have you ever been lost? Maybe while camping or hiking? I’m talking about really lost, with no sense of where you are or how to get back to safety. It can be very frightening. Experiencing homelessness is similar in that it can be confusing and dangerous, and the way back to self-sufficiency is not clear.…
Restoring 20-year Marriage is Keeping Daniel Focused
Daniel had a difficult childhood, struggling with his father leaving their family when he was 6, and a physically and sexually abusive stepfather. He was raised in church and leaned on his faith and baseball until blowing out his shoulder when he was 15. “I got depressed, Daniel said. “I started just going to school…
Volunteer Spotlight: Shawna Draws on Her Past to Connect with Clients
Shawna’s time volunteering at the mission is meaningful to her, not only because she feels blessed by the clients she serves, but because she feels a connection to their plight. “I was homeless for two years,” she said. “I was a drug addict. Where those people are when they walk through our doors—I’ve been there.”…
