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By Robin D. I was tired of living my life the way I was living it – drinking and drugging. I needed to change what I was doing – killing myself. I was homeless and helpless. I didn’t have any hope for the future. When I hit rock bottom, I made my mind up…
Read MoreBy Vincent P. I ended up at City Gospel Mission because one day the Mission Jobs Van manager asked me if I wanted to work for the day cleaning up the city instead of panhandling. The Jobs Van made me feel good about myself. I felt like I was earning my money instead of…
Read MoreBy Robin Wagner Director of Volunteers, City Gospel Mission During this national Volunteer Appreciation Week, we give our sincere thanks for each of you – over 2,500 strong – who give your time and effort to build into the lives of so many people who need uplifted. You are the bedrock of our organization, and…
Read MoreBy Dave Pinson Director of Step Forward, City Gospel Mission During this national Volunteer Appreciation Week, we give our sincere thanks for each of you – over 2,500 strong – who give your time and effort to build into the lives of so many people who need uplifted. You are the bedrock of our organization,…
Read MoreBy Angela Allen VP of Church Partnerships, City Gospel Mission During this national Volunteer Appreciation Week, we give our sincere thanks for each of you – over 2,500 strong – who give your time and effort to build into the lives of so many people who need uplifted. You are the bedrock of our organization,…
Read MoreBy Chip S. 2019 Recovery graduate Pain pills and heroin ultimately led me to City Gospel Mission. I’ve been here since Feb. 21st of 2019. I hurt myself playing softball and went to my doctor. That’s when my addiction to pain pills started. It gave me an escape. I didn’t have to deal with…
Read MoreBy Jessie G. Former shelter guest I had been without my own place to stay for 2 years when I came to City Gospel Mission. There are a lot of obstacles I’ve overcome. It has been a whirlwind for me. Persevering through trials Starting at 24, my kidneys failed. I started doing dialysis. On…
Read MoreBy Nick S. JobsPlus graduate A couple years ago I was getting treatment for drug use. It got to the point where my daughter had been taken from me. My lawyer said, “You can give her to someone in your family. You can do what you’re supposed to do to get her back. Or…
Read MoreBy Robin Wagner Director of Volunteer Services When Tom Cruze’s wife passed away in 2017 after 44 years of marriage, he found himself alone and was looking for something to help fill the void in his life. He began volunteering with our Thanksgiving Exchange, which takes place in his neighborhood of Westwood. Several month…
Read MoreBy Roger Howell, President, City Gospel Mission
Over the past 25 years serving the poor and disadvantaged, I have grown in my understanding of systemic racism. So, seeing the heartache of the black members of my staff and community, I have been saddened and angered, especially over the past month.
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