Stories of Hope

News & Stories

Carrie’s Story

Now reclaiming her life at Grace Place, our residential program for women seeking restoration, Carrie thanks God that she has found the tools and support she needs...
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Johnny’s Story

After his mother’s death, Johnny was off and on the streets for several years. Introduced to “weed and drinking” in his late teens, he soon found his...
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Lisa’s Story

Lisa's downward spiral began when she became addicted to pain pills. "Because of my arthritis, I had a lot of pain, and I started with the pills,”...
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Earl’s Story

When his parents died, Earl went to live with his grandparents. When his grandfather became too old to work, Earl quit school at 14 and went to...
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Kenneth’s Story

When Kenneth came into the Mission's Ex-Offender Re-Entry program, he was "looking for a better chance." "They gave me a place to stay, a roof over my...
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Melanie’s Story

Melanie’s daughter just disappeared. She had become a heroin addict and Melanie and her family were trying to help. Her grandfather had taken her to a detox...
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