I Never Thought I Would Be Here
Just before knocking on The Shelter’s door, Robin Watkins said out loud, “Oh God, no, no, no, no.” She did
In just the last year...
1,418
individuals helped
75,592
meals served
153
obtained housing
Behind each of these numbers is a personal story – of hope, potential and opportunity.
“I used to sleep under a bridge, hoping I would not wake up in the morning...
Now, thanks to The Mission, my
wife and I own an auto repair shop, hired our first employee (who is also in recovery), bought our own home,
and our children are thriving. The Mission provided opportunities that helped me recover, then gain skills, confidence, and a sense of purpose.”
Why The Mission?
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“Five years ago, I was sleeping under a bridge,” Curtis said, glancing up, as if he could still see the
