Frank’s Story
“Being around people who care made me realize my problems were temporary”It’s a moment Frank will never shake from his memory. The moment his life changed forever.“I was out for a run late one winter...
View ArticleYvonne’s Story
“You helped me move forward without judgment, and I’ll always be grateful.”I was very young when I made the biggest mistake of my life. It’s haunted me every day since. I turned to gangs for the...
View ArticleFrom the President: June 2023
A home is more than just a roof over someone’s head. It’s a source of safety and stability. It’s a launching pad from which we pursue our personal and professional dreams. And for an increasing number...
View ArticleCynthia’s Story
“My first week here, I knew this is where I needed to be.”For decades, mental illness wreaked havoc on Cynthia’s personal and professional life. These struggles cost her jobs, relationships, almost...
View ArticleFrom the President: August 2023
Here’s something you might not know about City Rescue Mission. Almost 200 of the individuals in our care right now are children. Their families have dealt with all manner of hardship — from job loss...
View ArticleA Thank You From The President
Rossi didn't always have a home. After a long and difficult journey, she and her mom found hope. The post A Thank You From The President appeared first on City Rescue Mission.
View ArticleAmy’s Story
“The longer I was at the Mission, the better I felt about myself.”Amy grew up in an abusive home. Without the love all children need, she ended up hating herself. “I didn’t think anybody liked me,”...
View ArticleFrom the President: October 2023
When you’re struggling with something, it’s comforting to know you’re not alone. You meet someone going through the same thing — or who’s been there — and it somehow makes you feel a little bit better...
View ArticleWanda’s Story
“I feel like God brought me here.”It had been decades since Wanda celebrated Christmas with her family, mostly because she had pushed everyone away. “I was hurting,” Wanda says.For 18 years, Wanda had...
View ArticleFrom the President: December 2023
Making Sure There’s “Room in the Inn”We all know the story: Joseph and Mary arrive in Bethlehem, desperately seeking shelter so Mary can give birth to the baby Jesus. But time and again, they were...
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