Clients

Hi, I’m Jerry. My parents divorced when I was 8, so I spent a lot of time in foster homes. It demoralized me and made me have self-hatred. I blamed God for a lot of it but later realized it was not God’s fault. I’ve gone through so much that alcohol was the only thing to give me comfort for 30 years.

Hi, I’m Joel. I come from a broken home. My parents didn’t get along. There were many court battles between my parents for custody of me. Alcohol along with marijuana has been a part of my life since early on.

Hi, I’m Anthony. I grew up in a dysfunctional household. My dad made a lot of broken promises which led to a ton of anger built up within me. I used drugs whenever anger got the best of me. If it wasn’t for the Mission, I would still be where all the drugs are.

Hi, I’m Jason. I've been working ever since I left home at 14. From what I remember, I have always moved from place to place. But life up here was not easy; I didn’t know anyone. The Mission gave me a place to stay when I didn’t have one.

Hi, I'm Aldo. When the pandemic hit, I lost my job. I had to file for bankruptcy since I could not afford the rent. The Mission became a place where I could get help, get meals, and get back on my feet.

Hi, I'm John. When I was 20, my parents separated, and my life went downhill. My life worsened when I lost my home of 20 years. Knowing the Mission was a safe place, I came back for help.

Hi, I’m Kenneth. My mother supported us, while all my father did was drink. As I got older, peer pressure stopped me from going to school. Instead, I started drinking and smoking at 15.

Hi, I’m Jay. I felt very sick and tired of everything. When my friend saw me, he told me I needed to get myself together. I joined rehab and slowly moved away from heroin thanks to the Mission's help.

Hi, I'm Tommy. I’ve been battling many years of addiction since I was in my 20s. When I got a blood infection from addiction, I was stuck in the hospital. Everything caught up with me. I was homeless without a job and without a family.

Hi, I’m Kaan, I’ve been homeless for many years. I’ve moved from place to place, staying in hotels, sleeping in bus terminals, and being on the streets.

Hi, I’m Larry, it’s my second time at the Mission. I thought no one would remember me after so many years, but the Mission staff welcomed me back. They remembered me for who I am and gave me a place to stay when I needed it the most.

Hi, I'm Alfonso, it has been 11 years since I’ve been sober. I am now back on my feet and ready for a new life in Tennessee in the next month.