“Pete was always my little star,” says Nadia, Pete’s mom. But when Pete was deep in his addiction, she asked him, “Why are you my little star that doesn’t shine?” When Pete turned his life around at the Mission, Nadia...
I was done, ready to end everything. All the pain and trauma from my past – nothing had changed. I stepped into the street as...
"I’m living proof that it’s never too late to embrace real change. Your compassion and God’s grace guided the way." I didn’t always believe in...
Zunique survived decades of domestic violence. Thanks to you, her journey toward hope and healing began at the Changing Lives Center. Zunique could hardly believe...
In my time of crisis, you provided nourishing food and a path back to self-sufficiency. About 15 years ago, I became my brother’s professional caregiver....
In the face of brutal summer heat, you’re helping meet a basic need for our community’s homeless youth. When summer hits and temperatures soar, the...
Roy never imagined he’d become homeless. But after his health took a turn, he lost his job, then his savings and everything else… Not that...