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Today’s hero: Chris Evans, Youth mentor

By Robin Wagner
Director of Volunteer Services, 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 the catalysts for the life-change and spiritual growth that happens every day at City Gospel Mission. You are God’s hands and heart in action.

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Recovery / Stories of Hope /

Today’s hero: Crystal Zemites, Recovery volunteer

By Robin Wagner
Director of Volunteer Services, 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 the catalysts for the life-change and spiritual growth that happens every day at City Gospel Mission. You are God’s hands and heart in action.

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Jobs / Stories of Hope /

Today’s hero: Kirk Lake, mentoring volunteer

By Robin Wagner Director of Volunteer Services, 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,…

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Stories of Hope / Youth /

Today’s hero: Helen Brooks, ballet volunteer

By Robin Wagner Director of Volunteer Services, 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,…

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Food & Shelter / Stories of Hope /

Today’s heroes: Diner volunteers

By Robin Wagner Director of Volunteer Services, 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,…

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Stories of Hope / Youth /

My teen journey from service to faith

By Isabella Moses City Gospel Mission Intern From a young age, the values of City Gospel Mission were instilled in me. My mother, who has been working at City Gospel Mission for 10 years, brought her faith and the spirit of her work home. I grew up learning about the meaning of serving others, giving…

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Food & Shelter / Stories of Hope /

David: A place where he is safe

David is blind, so being homeless was hard and dangerous. At City Gospel Mission, he found the safety and help he needs. “It’s good to have shelter, especially at a place where you know you don’t have to fear anything, where you know you’re safe. And you don’t have to worry about where your next…

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Food & Shelter / Stories of Hope /

Adam: Having shelter is life-saving

“You’re not supposed to be sleeping on benches, on the ground or concrete. You wake up every day hurting. Having shelter and three meals a day is life-saving. Truly, thank you for everything you’ve done. I don’t know where I would be right now without City Gospel Mission and your help.” After being homeless for…

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Jobs / Stories of Hope /

Makayla: A life changing career

When I was laid off at my job of two years in October 2015, I was terrified. I was making do with my savings, but I was going through that quickly. I didn’t know what to do. I got the job at Cincinnati Christian University right out of college there without interviewing, so I didn’t…

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Recovery / Stories of Hope /

Amanda Continues to Inspire

  Amanda lost years of her life to her addiction. She alienated her family and even pushed her son away. She tried a few recovery programs, but she always relapsed.  Then, Amanda turned to City Gospel Mission where she discovered the transformational power of God’s love. “As soon as I walked in, they just loved…

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