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Clients

A collection of stories from client about their lives.

Matty

Matty

The Mission Gave Me a Second Chance

Hi, I'm Matty. The Mission helped me realize that people from all backgrounds can end up in the same place for similar reasons.

Joe

Joe

Losing Everything Woke Me Up

Hey, I’m Joe. At the Mission, everyone treats me with respect and values my opinion. Now I’m back at work, doing what I enjoy, and making better decisions.

Jim

Jim

Overcoming My Denial was the Hardest

Hi I’m Jim. Getting healthy is a huge priority for a diabetic like me. The Mission directs me to healthy choices. But my addiction almost killed me.

Jerry

Jerry

I’ve Been Through 38 Years of Instability

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.

Joel

Joel

I Felt Most at Home at the Mission

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.

Anthony

Anthony

Anger and Drugs Messed Me Up

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.

Jason

Jason

I Wandered Until I Found the Mission

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.

Aldo

Aldo

I Became Jobless Then Homeless

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.

John

John

I Lost My Home of 20 Years

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.

Jay

Jay

I'm Never Turning Back to Drugs

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.

Tommy

Tommy

I Was a Prisoner of Drugs

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.

Kaan

Kaan

I Moved Without a Destination in Mind

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.

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