Cameron’s Story

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From Rock Bottom to Hope

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Cameron’s Story

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Here at the old Herb Jamieson Centre, Cameron joined Breakout, our recovery program for men. For the first time in Cameron’s life, he had hope for a better future and a support network of people who cared about him.

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It’s been over five years since Cameron graduated from our program and his life has completely turned around. This past year, his story came full circle when he ended up helping rebuild the new Herb Jamieson Centre — the same place that rebuilt his life.

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Pauline came to our doors after losing everything. She had experienced heartbreaking childhood trauma, and in order to numb the pain, fell into addiction. 

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After losing everything and with nowhere else to stay, Jake began sleeping in the river valley at night – with only a sleeping bag to keep him warm.

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Will had lost it all to alcoholism and was living in a tent in Calgary…

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13-year-old Vicki struggled to make good friends at school. At home, she struggled with persistent hunger…

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“Before Hope Mission, life wasn’t going too well,” 16-year-old Ell shares. “My family doesn’t really have that much money to get food.”

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Dustin calls his former life of addiction “one of despair.” He knew something needed to change, but didn’t think it was possible.

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David moved to Edmonton to start over. He knew he needed to ask for help. David joined Breakout, Hope Mission’s year-long addiction recovery program for men.

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Danielle does her very best to meet the needs of her two kids. But like many families, life has gotten so much more challenging the last few years. Danielle found support through Hope Mission.

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A beautiful story of transformation and hope.

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At the age of sixteen, Jacinta’s life took a turn as she began experimenting with drugs and alcohol. After getting kicked out of school and not finding any other schools that would accept her…

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After Bonita was evicted from her home she didn’t know where to go. In her desperation, she discovered that there was a place that could offer her meals, shelter, and hope. Bonita eventually found her way to Hope Mission.

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Mike worked in the trades as a pipefitter for years. After experimenting with drugs, he fell into full-blown addiction. His life spiraled out of control: he lost his job, home, his membership in the union and crashed his car.

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After years of growing up with an alcoholic father and grandfather, Rory eventually found himself caught in the same addiction. 

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After separating from his wife and rarely seeing his son, Miguel numbed his pain by drinking and taking drugs. His addiction took over his life and he became homeless for three and a half years. Miguel found himself in a desperate situation.

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As a child, Cameron didn’t see his father much — he was constantly in and out of prison. When Cameron became a father as a teenager, he supported them the only way he knew how: by selling drugs.

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Join Hearts of Hope today to give monthly meals and care to neighbours in need.

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For many, a simple meal can be the beginning of a journey towards healing, hope, and transformation.

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Miguel’s Story

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“I SLEPT IN GARBAGE BINS UNTIL SOMEBODY GOT CRUSHED IN ONE OF THEM.”

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Miguel’s Story

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His addiction took over his life and he became homeless for three and a half years. Miguel found himself in a desperate situation. He slept in garbage bins for shelter and often went hungry. Then he found Hope Mission.[/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src="https://hopemissiondev.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Miguel.00_06_17_13.Still007.jpg" title_text="Miguel.00_06_17_13.Still007" _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" custom_padding="15px||15px||false|false" global_colors_info="{}"][/et_pb_image][df_adh_heading title_infix=" “The Hope Mission became home when I lost my own. 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Pauline came to our doors after losing everything. She had experienced heartbreaking childhood trauma, and in order to numb the pain, fell into addiction. 

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After losing everything and with nowhere else to stay, Jake began sleeping in the river valley at night – with only a sleeping bag to keep him warm.

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Will had lost it all to alcoholism and was living in a tent in Calgary…

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13-year-old Vicki struggled to make good friends at school. At home, she struggled with persistent hunger…

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“Before Hope Mission, life wasn’t going too well,” 16-year-old Ell shares. “My family doesn’t really have that much money to get food.”

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Dustin calls his former life of addiction “one of despair.” He knew something needed to change, but didn’t think it was possible.

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David moved to Edmonton to start over. He knew he needed to ask for help. David joined Breakout, Hope Mission’s year-long addiction recovery program for men.

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Danielle does her very best to meet the needs of her two kids. But like many families, life has gotten so much more challenging the last few years. Danielle found support through Hope Mission.

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A beautiful story of transformation and hope.

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At the age of sixteen, Jacinta’s life took a turn as she began experimenting with drugs and alcohol. After getting kicked out of school and not finding any other schools that would accept her…

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After Bonita was evicted from her home she didn’t know where to go. In her desperation, she discovered that there was a place that could offer her meals, shelter, and hope. Bonita eventually found her way to Hope Mission.

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Mike worked in the trades as a pipefitter for years. After experimenting with drugs, he fell into full-blown addiction. His life spiraled out of control: he lost his job, home, his membership in the union and crashed his car.

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After years of growing up with an alcoholic father and grandfather, Rory eventually found himself caught in the same addiction. 

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After separating from his wife and rarely seeing his son, Miguel numbed his pain by drinking and taking drugs. His addiction took over his life and he became homeless for three and a half years. Miguel found himself in a desperate situation.

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As a child, Cameron didn’t see his father much — he was constantly in and out of prison. When Cameron became a father as a teenager, he supported them the only way he knew how: by selling drugs.

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Join Hearts of Hope today to give monthly meals and care to neighbours in need.

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For many, a simple meal can be the beginning of a journey towards healing, hope, and transformation.

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Rory’s Story

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From Rock Bottom to Hope

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Rory’s Story

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After years of growing up with an alcoholic father and grandfather, Rory eventually found himself caught in the same addiction. His drinking continued to spiral out of control and after burning all his bridges with friends and family, Rory ended up homeless and with nowhere to go.

[/et_pb_text][df_adh_heading title_infix="%22I had absolutely no place to go. I was at the ultimate rock bottom in my life.%22" title_infix_block="inline" df_infix_enable_clip="on" df_infix_enable_bg_clip="on" df_infix_stroke_width="0px" infix_background_use_gradient="on" infix_background_color_gradient_1="#e59840" infix_background_color_gradient_2="#dc6026" infix_background_gradient_direction="0deg" _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" title_text_align="center" t_infix_font="Poppins|700|on||||||" t_infix_text_align="left" t_infix_font_size="30px" t_infix_line_height="1.1em" custom_padding="15px||15px||false|false" global_colors_info="{}"][/df_adh_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" text_font="Poppins|300|||||||" text_text_color="#474747" text_font_size="20px" text_line_height="1.5em" text_orientation="center" custom_padding="15px||15px||false|false" global_colors_info="{}"]"I finally decided I needed some help and put myself into a detox facility and then I would look into getting into a program right after."[/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src="https://hopemissiondev.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/breakout-rory.00_30_24_00.Still001.jpg" title_text="breakout-rory.00_30_24_00.Still001" _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" custom_padding="15px||15px||false|false" global_colors_info="{}"][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" text_font="Poppins|300|||||||" text_text_color="#474747" text_font_size="20px" text_line_height="1.5em" text_orientation="center" custom_padding="15px||15px||false|false" global_colors_info="{}"]Rory spent a Christmas in detox and began his search for programs that could offer further help. Hope Mission ended up being the first place that opened the doors to Rory. He found out that they had a year-long addictions recovery program and a plan for him to transition into housing after the program. 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As he looks forward to graduation and a new beginning, Rory is thankful to be putting his life in God’s hands.[/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src="https://hopemissiondev.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/breakout-rory.00_32_22_09.Still002.jpg" title_text="breakout-rory.00_32_22_09.Still002" _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" custom_padding="15px||15px||false|false" global_colors_info="{}"][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" text_font="Poppins|300|||||||" text_text_color="#474747" text_font_size="20px" text_line_height="1.5em" text_orientation="center" custom_padding="15px||15px||false|false" global_colors_info="{}"]"I've worked in the kitchen during my time in the program and to see the amount of people that they feed — it's incredible. 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Pauline came to our doors after losing everything. She had experienced heartbreaking childhood trauma, and in order to numb the pain, fell into addiction. 

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After losing everything and with nowhere else to stay, Jake began sleeping in the river valley at night – with only a sleeping bag to keep him warm.

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Will had lost it all to alcoholism and was living in a tent in Calgary…

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13-year-old Vicki struggled to make good friends at school. At home, she struggled with persistent hunger…

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“Before Hope Mission, life wasn’t going too well,” 16-year-old Ell shares. “My family doesn’t really have that much money to get food.”

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Dustin calls his former life of addiction “one of despair.” He knew something needed to change, but didn’t think it was possible.

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David moved to Edmonton to start over. He knew he needed to ask for help. David joined Breakout, Hope Mission’s year-long addiction recovery program for men.

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Danielle does her very best to meet the needs of her two kids. But like many families, life has gotten so much more challenging the last few years. Danielle found support through Hope Mission.

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A beautiful story of transformation and hope.

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At the age of sixteen, Jacinta’s life took a turn as she began experimenting with drugs and alcohol. After getting kicked out of school and not finding any other schools that would accept her…

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After Bonita was evicted from her home she didn’t know where to go. In her desperation, she discovered that there was a place that could offer her meals, shelter, and hope. Bonita eventually found her way to Hope Mission.

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Mike worked in the trades as a pipefitter for years. After experimenting with drugs, he fell into full-blown addiction. His life spiraled out of control: he lost his job, home, his membership in the union and crashed his car.

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After years of growing up with an alcoholic father and grandfather, Rory eventually found himself caught in the same addiction. 

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After separating from his wife and rarely seeing his son, Miguel numbed his pain by drinking and taking drugs. His addiction took over his life and he became homeless for three and a half years. Miguel found himself in a desperate situation.

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As a child, Cameron didn’t see his father much — he was constantly in and out of prison. When Cameron became a father as a teenager, he supported them the only way he knew how: by selling drugs.

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Join Hearts of Hope today to give monthly meals and care to neighbours in need.

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For many, a simple meal can be the beginning of a journey towards healing, hope, and transformation.

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Mike’s Story

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“I’m very lucky I ended up at Hope Mission, Because I wouldn’t be here otherwise.”

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Mike’s Story

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His life spiraled out of control: he lost his job, home, his membership in the union and crashed his car. Homeless, he stayed at a friend’s house — still using. After a month of heavy drug use, Mike’s friend refused to let him stay any longer and dropped him off at the Hope Mission.[/et_pb_text][df_adh_heading title_infix="“I remember saying to one of the staff, ‘I don’t think I should be here.'”" title_infix_block="inline" df_infix_enable_clip="on" df_infix_enable_bg_clip="on" df_infix_stroke_width="0px" infix_background_use_gradient="on" infix_background_color_gradient_1="#e59840" infix_background_color_gradient_2="#dc6026" infix_background_gradient_direction="0deg" _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" title_text_align="center" t_infix_font="Poppins|700|on||||||" t_infix_text_align="left" t_infix_font_size="30px" t_infix_line_height="1.1em" custom_padding="15px||15px||false|false" global_colors_info="{}"][/df_adh_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" text_font="Poppins|300|||||||" text_text_color="#474747" text_font_size="20px" text_line_height="1.5em" text_orientation="center" custom_padding="15px||15px||false|false" global_colors_info="{}"]Mike had lost everything. He was at his lowest point, and the desperate reality of his situation became clear to him. He found himself in an area where the deep pain of addiction and hopelessness is obvious and widespread. It opened his eyes to the choice he had to make.[/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src="https://hopemissiondev.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/mikesideprofile1-opt.jpg" title_text="mikesideprofile1-opt" _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" custom_padding="15px||15px||false|false" global_colors_info="{}"][/et_pb_image][df_adh_heading title_infix="“You can see how detrimental to your future addiction can be.”" title_infix_block="inline" df_infix_enable_clip="on" df_infix_enable_bg_clip="on" df_infix_stroke_width="0px" infix_background_use_gradient="on" infix_background_color_gradient_1="#e59840" infix_background_color_gradient_2="#dc6026" infix_background_gradient_direction="0deg" _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" title_text_align="center" t_infix_font="Poppins|700|on||||||" t_infix_text_align="left" t_infix_font_size="30px" t_infix_line_height="1.1em" custom_padding="15px||15px||false|false" global_colors_info="{}"][/df_adh_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" text_font="Poppins|300|||||||" text_text_color="#474747" text_font_size="20px" text_line_height="1.5em" text_orientation="center" custom_padding="15px||15px||false|false" global_colors_info="{}"]Mike knew he had to make a change. Thankfully, he met one of the Hope Mission staff and shared his desire to get clean. A staff member told Mike about the Breakout Program, Hope Mission’s recovery program for men. After several calls, the next day he was introduced to the Breakout Staff and was accepted into the program.[/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src="https://dev.hopemission.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/smilemike5.jpg" title_text="smilemike5" _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" custom_padding="15px||15px||false|false" global_colors_info="{}"][/et_pb_image][df_adh_heading title_infix="“HONESTLY, MY LIFE IS SO DIFFERENT from six months ago.”" title_infix_block="inline" df_infix_enable_clip="on" df_infix_enable_bg_clip="on" df_infix_stroke_width="0px" infix_background_use_gradient="on" infix_background_color_gradient_1="#e59840" infix_background_color_gradient_2="#dc6026" infix_background_gradient_direction="0deg" _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" title_text_align="center" t_infix_font="Poppins|700|on||||||" t_infix_text_align="left" t_infix_font_size="30px" t_infix_line_height="1.1em" custom_padding="15px||15px||false|false" global_colors_info="{}"][/df_adh_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" text_font="Poppins|300|||||||" text_text_color="#474747" text_font_size="20px" text_line_height="1.5em" text_orientation="center" custom_padding="15px||15px||false|false" global_colors_info="{}"]Mike’s journey in recovery hasn’t been easy — he relapsed twice in his first month in the program. But he picked himself back up, and made a commitment to sobriety. He has now been clean and sober for five months.[/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src="https://hopemissiondev.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/mike41-opt.jpg" title_text="mike41-opt" _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" custom_padding="15px||15px||false|false" global_colors_info="{}"][/et_pb_image][df_adh_heading title_infix="“The faith aspect of the program — it’s been life-changing — it’s opened my eyes, that there’s something more important than just coasting through life.”" title_infix_block="inline" df_infix_enable_clip="on" df_infix_enable_bg_clip="on" df_infix_stroke_width="0px" infix_background_use_gradient="on" infix_background_color_gradient_1="#e59840" infix_background_color_gradient_2="#dc6026" infix_background_gradient_direction="0deg" _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" title_text_align="center" t_infix_font="Poppins|700|on||||||" t_infix_text_align="left" t_infix_font_size="30px" t_infix_line_height="1.1em" custom_padding="15px||15px||false|false" global_colors_info="{}"][/df_adh_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" text_font="Poppins|300|||||||" text_text_color="#474747" text_font_size="20px" text_line_height="1.5em" text_orientation="center" custom_padding="15px||15px||false|false" global_colors_info="{}"]Mike credits Hope Mission’s Breakout Program for saving his life and keeping him clean by introducing him to a newfound faith and appreciation for the gospel.[/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src="https://hopemissiondev.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/mikeandjason111-opt.jpg" title_text="mikeandjason111-opt" _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" custom_padding="15px||15px||false|false" global_colors_info="{}"][/et_pb_image][df_adh_heading title_infix="“The staff are extremely involved, they’re really caring, more like friends, not just teachers or someone just coming to work.”" title_infix_block="inline" df_infix_enable_clip="on" df_infix_enable_bg_clip="on" df_infix_stroke_width="0px" infix_background_use_gradient="on" infix_background_color_gradient_1="#e59840" infix_background_color_gradient_2="#dc6026" infix_background_gradient_direction="0deg" _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" title_text_align="center" t_infix_font="Poppins|700|on||||||" t_infix_text_align="left" t_infix_font_size="30px" t_infix_line_height="1.1em" custom_padding="15px||15px||false|false" global_colors_info="{}"][/df_adh_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" text_font="Poppins|300|||||||" text_text_color="#474747" text_font_size="20px" text_line_height="1.5em" text_orientation="center" custom_padding="15px||15px||false|false" global_colors_info="{}"]Not only has the faith element of the program been helpful to Mike’s recovery, but the care the staff have shown him has been incredibly impactful throughout his journey in sobriety. He can’t stress enough the inspiration he finds in observing how positively the staff go about their work, interacting with the people in the recovery program in a genuine way.[/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src="https://hopemissiondev.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/mikeandjason11-opt.jpg" title_text="mikeandjason11-opt" _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" custom_padding="15px||15px||false|false" global_colors_info="{}"][/et_pb_image][df_adh_heading title_infix="“To see those who’ve come through the program and are now working here and still doing well is inspiring.” " title_infix_block="inline" df_infix_enable_clip="on" df_infix_enable_bg_clip="on" df_infix_stroke_width="0px" infix_background_use_gradient="on" infix_background_color_gradient_1="#e59840" infix_background_color_gradient_2="#dc6026" infix_background_gradient_direction="0deg" _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" title_text_align="center" t_infix_font="Poppins|700|on||||||" t_infix_text_align="left" t_infix_font_size="30px" t_infix_line_height="1.1em" custom_padding="15px||15px||false|false" global_colors_info="{}"][/df_adh_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" text_font="Poppins|300|||||||" text_text_color="#474747" text_font_size="20px" text_line_height="1.5em" text_orientation="center" custom_padding="15px||15px||false|false" global_colors_info="{}"]There are staff who were once like Mike, stuck in addiction, now thriving as they help others in their journey to recovery, which speaks to Mike’s desire to serve. Their dedication and passion to serve others has inspired him to look to his future, and the ways he too can serve others.[/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src="https://hopemissiondev.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/mikekitchen1-opt.jpg" title_text="mikekitchen1-opt" _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" custom_padding="15px||15px||false|false" global_colors_info="{}"][/et_pb_image][df_adh_heading title_infix="I’ve gone through a huge change from where I was. Right now, i have no desire to go back to drugs. i want to do something with my life, to be something for my kids.”" title_infix_block="inline" df_infix_enable_clip="on" df_infix_enable_bg_clip="on" df_infix_stroke_width="0px" infix_background_use_gradient="on" infix_background_color_gradient_1="#e59840" infix_background_color_gradient_2="#dc6026" infix_background_gradient_direction="0deg" _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" title_text_align="center" t_infix_font="Poppins|700|on||||||" t_infix_text_align="left" t_infix_font_size="30px" t_infix_line_height="1.1em" custom_padding="15px||15px||false|false" global_colors_info="{}"][/df_adh_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" text_font="Poppins|300|||||||" text_text_color="#474747" text_font_size="20px" text_line_height="1.5em" text_orientation="center" custom_padding="15px||15px||false|false" global_colors_info="{}"]The Breakout Program’s impact on his life isn’t lost on Mike. His outlook on life and priorities have dramatically shifted since joining the program. He wants to do something with his life — to help others and be the best father he can be for his kids.[/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src="https://hopemissiondev.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/smilemike11-opt.jpg" title_text="smilemike11-opt" _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" custom_padding="15px||15px||false|false" global_colors_info="{}"][/et_pb_image][df_adh_heading title_infix="“I’m very lucky I ended up at Hope Mission, Because I wouldn’t be here otherwise.”" title_infix_block="inline" df_infix_enable_clip="on" df_infix_enable_bg_clip="on" df_infix_stroke_width="0px" infix_background_use_gradient="on" infix_background_color_gradient_1="#e59840" infix_background_color_gradient_2="#dc6026" infix_background_gradient_direction="0deg" _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" title_text_align="center" t_infix_font="Poppins|700|on||||||" t_infix_text_align="left" t_infix_font_size="30px" t_infix_line_height="1.1em" custom_padding="15px||15px||false|false" global_colors_info="{}"][/df_adh_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" text_font="Poppins|300|||||||" text_text_color="#474747" text_font_size="20px" text_line_height="1.5em" text_orientation="center" custom_padding="15px||15px||false|false" global_colors_info="{}"]For Mike, his time at Hope Mission has been one of reflection and growing in his sobriety. He recognizes where he might have ended up if he hadn’t found help in time.[/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src="https://hopemissiondev.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/smilemike1-opt.jpg" title_text="smilemike1-opt" _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" custom_padding="15px||15px||false|false" global_colors_info="{}"][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" text_font="Poppins|300|||||||" text_text_color="#474747" text_font_size="20px" text_line_height="1.5em" text_orientation="center" custom_padding="15px||15px||false|false" global_colors_info="{}"]

When asked what he would like to say to people who support Hope Mission through prayer, donations and volunteering he had this to say:

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Pauline came to our doors after losing everything. She had experienced heartbreaking childhood trauma, and in order to numb the pain, fell into addiction. 

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After losing everything and with nowhere else to stay, Jake began sleeping in the river valley at night – with only a sleeping bag to keep him warm.

[/difl_contentcarouselitem][difl_contentcarouselitem title="Will's Story" df_cci_image="https://dev.hopemission.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Will-1-opt.jpg" df_title_bg_bgcolor="RGBA(255,255,255,0)" cc_button_button_text="Read More" cc_button_button_url="/hopestories/wills-story" cc_button_button_url_new_window="1" cc_button_button_align="center" df_button_bg_bgcolor="#f36f28" _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" cc_content_text_align="center" cc_content_text_color="#474747" df_content_inherit_text_align="center" df_content_inherit_text_color="#474747" button_font="Poppins||||||||" background_color="#ffffff" background_enable_color="on" link_option_url="/hopestories/wills-story" border_color_all_image_wrapper_border="#ffffff" global_colors_info="{}"]

Will had lost it all to alcoholism and was living in a tent in Calgary…

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13-year-old Vicki struggled to make good friends at school. At home, she struggled with persistent hunger…

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“Before Hope Mission, life wasn’t going too well,” 16-year-old Ell shares. “My family doesn’t really have that much money to get food.”

[/difl_contentcarouselitem][difl_contentcarouselitem title="Dustin's Story" df_cci_image="https://dev.hopemission.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Dustin-2.jpg" df_title_bg_bgcolor="RGBA(255,255,255,0)" cc_button_button_text="Read More" cc_button_button_url="/hopestories/dustins-story" cc_button_button_url_new_window="1" cc_button_button_align="center" df_button_bg_bgcolor="#f36f28" _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" cc_content_text_align="center" cc_content_text_color="#474747" df_content_inherit_text_align="center" df_content_inherit_text_color="#474747" button_font="Poppins||||||||" background_color="#ffffff" background_enable_color="on" link_option_url="/hopestories/dustins-story" border_color_all_image_wrapper_border="#ffffff" global_colors_info="{}"]

Dustin calls his former life of addiction “one of despair.” He knew something needed to change, but didn’t think it was possible.

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David moved to Edmonton to start over. He knew he needed to ask for help. David joined Breakout, Hope Mission’s year-long addiction recovery program for men.

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Danielle does her very best to meet the needs of her two kids. But like many families, life has gotten so much more challenging the last few years. Danielle found support through Hope Mission.

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A beautiful story of transformation and hope.

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At the age of sixteen, Jacinta’s life took a turn as she began experimenting with drugs and alcohol. After getting kicked out of school and not finding any other schools that would accept her…

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After Bonita was evicted from her home she didn’t know where to go. In her desperation, she discovered that there was a place that could offer her meals, shelter, and hope. Bonita eventually found her way to Hope Mission.

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Mike worked in the trades as a pipefitter for years. After experimenting with drugs, he fell into full-blown addiction. His life spiraled out of control: he lost his job, home, his membership in the union and crashed his car.

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After years of growing up with an alcoholic father and grandfather, Rory eventually found himself caught in the same addiction. 

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After separating from his wife and rarely seeing his son, Miguel numbed his pain by drinking and taking drugs. His addiction took over his life and he became homeless for three and a half years. Miguel found himself in a desperate situation.

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As a child, Cameron didn’t see his father much — he was constantly in and out of prison. When Cameron became a father as a teenager, he supported them the only way he knew how: by selling drugs.

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Join Hearts of Hope today to give monthly meals and care to neighbours in need.

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For many, a simple meal can be the beginning of a journey towards healing, hope, and transformation.

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Bonita’s Story

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“They welcomed me in and made me feel like there was hope.”

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Bonita’s Story

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In her desperation, she discovered that there was a place that could offer her meals, shelter, and hope. Bonita eventually found her way to Hope Mission.[/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src="https://hopemissiondev.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Bonita2-opt.jpg" title_text="Bonita2-opt" _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" custom_padding="15px||15px||false|false" global_colors_info="{}"][/et_pb_image][df_adh_heading title_infix="“They welcomed me in and made me feel like there was hope.%22" title_infix_block="inline" df_infix_enable_clip="on" df_infix_enable_bg_clip="on" df_infix_stroke_width="0px" infix_background_use_gradient="on" infix_background_color_gradient_1="#e59840" infix_background_color_gradient_2="#dc6026" infix_background_gradient_direction="0deg" _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" title_text_align="center" t_infix_font="Poppins|700|on||||||" t_infix_text_align="left" t_infix_font_size="30px" t_infix_line_height="1.1em" custom_padding="15px||15px||false|false" global_colors_info="{}"][/df_adh_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" text_font="Poppins|300|||||||" text_text_color="#474747" text_font_size="20px" text_line_height="1.5em" text_orientation="center" custom_padding="15px||15px||false|false" global_colors_info="{}"]Since the first day Bonita came to Hope Mission, she has been finding healing and hope through meals, shelter, and the smiles of friendly volunteers and staff. Bonita recently attended one of our special holiday banquets and it meant so much to her.[/et_pb_text][et_pb_video src="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NULO-x_veas" image_src="https://hopemissiondev.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/bonita_overlay.jpg" module_id="video" _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" custom_margin="50px||50px||false|false" scroll_fade="0|30|30|100|0|100|100" border_radii="on|6px|6px|6px|6px" box_shadow_style="preset3" global_colors_info="{}"][/et_pb_video][df_adh_heading title_infix="%22For me, it was like a shelter from a terrible storm. Here we have shelter. Here we have three meals a day. Here we have a chance to move forward.%22" title_infix_block="inline" df_infix_enable_clip="on" df_infix_enable_bg_clip="on" df_infix_stroke_width="0px" infix_background_use_gradient="on" infix_background_color_gradient_1="#e59840" infix_background_color_gradient_2="#dc6026" infix_background_gradient_direction="0deg" _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" title_text_align="center" t_infix_font="Poppins|700|on||||||" t_infix_text_align="left" t_infix_font_size="30px" t_infix_line_height="1.1em" custom_padding="15px||15px||false|false" global_colors_info="{}"][/df_adh_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" text_font="Poppins|300|||||||" text_text_color="#474747" text_font_size="20px" text_line_height="1.5em" text_orientation="center" custom_padding="15px||15px||false|false" global_colors_info="{}"]At Hope Mission we believe that hope begins with a meal. And this Christmas, you can give the gift of hope by providing meals and care to those in need.[/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src="https://hopemissiondev.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/bonita3-opt.jpg" title_text="bonita3-opt" _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" custom_padding="15px||15px||false|false" global_colors_info="{}"][/et_pb_image][df_adh_heading title_infix="%22I came here broken…And now I'm healing and I'm doing well. Thank you from all of us!%22" title_infix_block="inline" df_infix_enable_clip="on" df_infix_enable_bg_clip="on" df_infix_stroke_width="0px" infix_background_use_gradient="on" infix_background_color_gradient_1="#e59840" infix_background_color_gradient_2="#dc6026" infix_background_gradient_direction="0deg" _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" title_text_align="center" t_infix_font="Poppins|700|on||||||" t_infix_text_align="left" t_infix_font_size="30px" t_infix_line_height="1.1em" custom_padding="15px||15px||false|false" global_colors_info="{}"][/df_adh_heading][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" background_enable_color="off" use_background_color_gradient="on" background_color_gradient_stops="#f2f2f2 0%|#474747 100%" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" width_tablet="" width_phone="80%" width_last_edited="on|phone" max_width="80%" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][difl_contentcarousel carousel_type="coverflow" loop="on" arrow="on" dots="on" equal_height="on" coverflow_rotate="7" df_title_bg_bgcolor="#ffffff" arrow_color="#ffffff" arrow_background="#f36f28" arrow_circle="on" arrow_prev_icon_use_icon="off" arrow_next_icon_use_icon="off" active_dots_color="#757575" button_wrapper_padding="15px||15px||false|false" button_padding="15px|15px|15px|15px|false|false" title_padding="15px|15px|0px|15px|false|false" content_padding="15px|15px|15px|15px|false|false" _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" cc_title_font="||||||||" cc_title_text_align="center" cc_title_text_color="#474747" cc_title_font_size="30px" cc_content_font="Poppins|300|||||||" cc_content_font_size="16px" df_content_inherit_font="Poppins|300|||||||" button_font="Poppins|700|||||||" button_text_color="#ffffff" button_font_size="20px" border_radii="on|6px|6px|6px|6px" border_radii_button="on|30px|30px|30px|30px" box_shadow_style="preset1" global_module="4726222" saved_tabs="all" global_colors_info="{}"][difl_contentcarouselitem title="Pauline's Story" df_cci_image="https://dev.hopemission.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Pauline.jpg" df_title_bg_bgcolor="RGBA(255,255,255,0)" cc_button_button_text="Read More" cc_button_button_url="/hopestories/paulines-story-2" cc_button_button_url_new_window="1" cc_button_button_align="center" df_button_bg_bgcolor="#f36f28" _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" cc_content_text_align="center" cc_content_text_color="#474747" df_content_inherit_text_align="center" df_content_inherit_text_color="#474747" button_font="Poppins||||||||" background_color="#ffffff" background_enable_color="on" module_alignment="center" link_option_url="/hopestories/paulines-story-2" border_color_all_image_wrapper_border="#ffffff" global_colors_info="{}"]

Pauline came to our doors after losing everything. She had experienced heartbreaking childhood trauma, and in order to numb the pain, fell into addiction. 

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After losing everything and with nowhere else to stay, Jake began sleeping in the river valley at night – with only a sleeping bag to keep him warm.

[/difl_contentcarouselitem][difl_contentcarouselitem title="Will's Story" df_cci_image="https://dev.hopemission.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Will-1-opt.jpg" df_title_bg_bgcolor="RGBA(255,255,255,0)" cc_button_button_text="Read More" cc_button_button_url="/hopestories/wills-story" cc_button_button_url_new_window="1" cc_button_button_align="center" df_button_bg_bgcolor="#f36f28" _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" cc_content_text_align="center" cc_content_text_color="#474747" df_content_inherit_text_align="center" df_content_inherit_text_color="#474747" button_font="Poppins||||||||" background_color="#ffffff" background_enable_color="on" link_option_url="/hopestories/wills-story" border_color_all_image_wrapper_border="#ffffff" global_colors_info="{}"]

Will had lost it all to alcoholism and was living in a tent in Calgary…

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13-year-old Vicki struggled to make good friends at school. At home, she struggled with persistent hunger…

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“Before Hope Mission, life wasn’t going too well,” 16-year-old Ell shares. “My family doesn’t really have that much money to get food.”

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Dustin calls his former life of addiction “one of despair.” He knew something needed to change, but didn’t think it was possible.

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David moved to Edmonton to start over. He knew he needed to ask for help. David joined Breakout, Hope Mission’s year-long addiction recovery program for men.

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Danielle does her very best to meet the needs of her two kids. But like many families, life has gotten so much more challenging the last few years. Danielle found support through Hope Mission.

[/difl_contentcarouselitem][difl_contentcarouselitem title="Stephen's Story" df_cci_image="https://dev.hopemission.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Stephen-Screenshot-1920×1080-1.jpg" df_title_bg_bgcolor="RGBA(255,255,255,0)" cc_button_button_text="Read More" cc_button_button_url="/hopestories/stephens-story" cc_button_button_url_new_window="1" cc_button_button_align="center" df_button_bg_bgcolor="#f36f28" _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" cc_content_text_align="center" cc_content_text_color="#474747" df_content_inherit_text_align="center" df_content_inherit_text_color="#474747" button_font="Poppins||||||||" background_color="#ffffff" background_enable_color="on" link_option_url="/hopestories/stephens-story" border_color_all_image_wrapper_border="#ffffff" global_colors_info="{}"]

A beautiful story of transformation and hope.

[/difl_contentcarouselitem][difl_contentcarouselitem title="Jacinta's Story" df_cci_image="https://dev.hopemission.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/jecinta_background-opt.jpg" df_title_bg_bgcolor="RGBA(255,255,255,0)" cc_button_button_text="Read More" cc_button_button_url="/hopestories/jacintas-story" cc_button_button_url_new_window="1" cc_button_button_align="center" df_button_bg_bgcolor="#f36f28" _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" cc_content_text_align="center" cc_content_text_color="#474747" df_content_inherit_text_align="center" df_content_inherit_text_color="#474747" button_font="Poppins||||||||" background_color="#ffffff" background_enable_color="on" link_option_url="/hopestories/jacintas-story" border_color_all_image_wrapper_border="#ffffff" global_colors_info="{}"]

At the age of sixteen, Jacinta’s life took a turn as she began experimenting with drugs and alcohol. After getting kicked out of school and not finding any other schools that would accept her…

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After Bonita was evicted from her home she didn’t know where to go. In her desperation, she discovered that there was a place that could offer her meals, shelter, and hope. Bonita eventually found her way to Hope Mission.

[/difl_contentcarouselitem][difl_contentcarouselitem title="Mike's Story" df_cci_image="https://dev.hopemission.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/smilemike5.jpg" df_title_bg_bgcolor="RGBA(255,255,255,0)" cc_button_button_text="Read More" cc_button_button_url="/hopestories/mikes-story" cc_button_button_url_new_window="1" cc_button_button_align="center" df_button_bg_bgcolor="#f36f28" _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" cc_content_text_align="center" cc_content_text_color="#474747" df_content_inherit_text_align="center" df_content_inherit_text_color="#474747" button_font="Poppins||||||||" background_color="#ffffff" background_enable_color="on" link_option_url="/hopestories/mikes-story" border_color_all_image_wrapper_border="#ffffff" global_colors_info="{}"]

Mike worked in the trades as a pipefitter for years. After experimenting with drugs, he fell into full-blown addiction. His life spiraled out of control: he lost his job, home, his membership in the union and crashed his car.

[/difl_contentcarouselitem][difl_contentcarouselitem title="Rory's Story" df_cci_image="https://dev.hopemission.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/breakout-rory.00_32_22_09.Still002.jpg" df_title_bg_bgcolor="RGBA(255,255,255,0)" cc_button_button_text="Read More" cc_button_button_url="/hopestories/rorys-story" cc_button_button_url_new_window="1" cc_button_button_align="center" df_button_bg_bgcolor="#f36f28" _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" cc_content_text_align="center" cc_content_text_color="#474747" df_content_inherit_text_align="center" df_content_inherit_text_color="#474747" button_font="Poppins||||||||" background_color="#ffffff" background_enable_color="on" link_option_url="/hopestories/rorys-story" border_color_all_image_wrapper_border="#ffffff" global_colors_info="{}"]

After years of growing up with an alcoholic father and grandfather, Rory eventually found himself caught in the same addiction. 

[/difl_contentcarouselitem][difl_contentcarouselitem title="Miguel's Story" df_cci_image="https://dev.hopemission.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Miguel_Photo_1_edit.jpg" df_title_bg_bgcolor="RGBA(255,255,255,0)" cc_button_button_text="Read More" cc_button_button_url="/hopestories/miguels-story" cc_button_button_url_new_window="1" cc_button_button_align="center" df_button_bg_bgcolor="#f36f28" _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" cc_content_text_align="center" cc_content_text_color="#474747" df_content_inherit_text_align="center" df_content_inherit_text_color="#474747" button_font="Poppins||||||||" background_color="#ffffff" background_enable_color="on" link_option_url="/hopestories/miguels-story" border_color_all_image_wrapper_border="#ffffff" global_colors_info="{}"]

After separating from his wife and rarely seeing his son, Miguel numbed his pain by drinking and taking drugs. His addiction took over his life and he became homeless for three and a half years. Miguel found himself in a desperate situation.

[/difl_contentcarouselitem][difl_contentcarouselitem title="Cameron's Story" df_cci_image="https://dev.hopemission.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/cameron_main-opt.jpg" df_title_bg_bgcolor="RGBA(255,255,255,0)" cc_button_button_text="Read More" cc_button_button_url="/hopestories/camerons-story" cc_button_button_url_new_window="1" cc_button_button_align="center" df_button_bg_bgcolor="#f36f28" _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" cc_content_text_align="center" cc_content_text_color="#474747" df_content_inherit_text_align="center" df_content_inherit_text_color="#474747" button_font="Poppins||||||||" background_color="#ffffff" background_enable_color="on" link_option_url="/hopestories/camerons-story" border_color_all_image_wrapper_border="#ffffff" global_colors_info="{}"]

As a child, Cameron didn’t see his father much — he was constantly in and out of prison. When Cameron became a father as a teenager, he supported them the only way he knew how: by selling drugs.

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Join Hearts of Hope today to give monthly meals and care to neighbours in need.

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For many, a simple meal can be the beginning of a journey towards healing, hope, and transformation.

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Jacinta’s Story

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I was crying for help

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Jacinta’s Story’s Story

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After getting kicked out of school and not finding any other schools that would accept her, Jacinta’s childhood dream of becoming a nurse practitioner began to fade away. Eventually, Jacinta’s addiction led her to homelessness. In the winter she would couch surf — but that never felt safe. As soon as it was warm enough, she would set up her tent on the outskirts of Edmonton.[/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src="https://hopemissiondev.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/jecinta_1-opt.jpg" title_text="jecinta_1-opt" _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" custom_padding="15px||15px||false|false" global_colors_info="{}"][/et_pb_image][df_adh_heading title_infix="“In that kind of life, you’ve got to be tough.”" title_infix_block="inline" df_infix_enable_clip="on" df_infix_enable_bg_clip="on" df_infix_stroke_width="0px" infix_background_use_gradient="on" infix_background_color_gradient_1="#e59840" infix_background_color_gradient_2="#dc6026" infix_background_gradient_direction="0deg" _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" title_text_align="center" t_infix_font="Poppins|700|on||||||" t_infix_text_align="left" t_infix_font_size="30px" t_infix_line_height="1.1em" custom_padding="15px||15px||false|false" global_colors_info="{}"][/df_adh_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" text_font="Poppins|300|||||||" text_text_color="#474747" text_font_size="20px" text_line_height="1.5em" text_orientation="center" custom_padding="15px||15px||false|false" global_colors_info="{}"]Jacinta would occasionally make trips back to her reserve to spend time there. One time while she was at her reserve, she was sitting in church praying to God and asking him for help so that she could escape this life of drugs and addiction. Right in that moment, God sent someone who encouraged Jacinta to join him for AA meetings.[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" text_font="Poppins|300|||||||" text_text_color="#474747" text_font_size="20px" text_line_height="1.5em" text_orientation="center" custom_padding="15px||15px||false|false" global_colors_info="{}"]After going to some AA meetings, Jacinta had a conversation with her chief about how she really wanted to quit. He encouraged her to pray and ask God for help. It wasn’t long after this conversation that Jacinta took the steps that led her to Hope Mission’s Wellspring Program.[/et_pb_text][et_pb_video src="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DzNGs4E_mfw&t=1s" image_src="https://hopemissiondev.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Jacinta-overlay.jpg" module_id="video" _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" custom_margin="50px||50px||false|false" scroll_fade="0|30|30|100|0|100|100" border_radii="on|6px|6px|6px|6px" box_shadow_style="preset3" global_colors_info="{}"][/et_pb_video][df_adh_heading title_infix="“I’m very proud of myself. I feel so much of a woman — a strong, native woman who just wants to make something better for her life, kids, and people back home.”" title_infix_block="inline" df_infix_enable_clip="on" df_infix_enable_bg_clip="on" df_infix_stroke_width="0px" infix_background_use_gradient="on" infix_background_color_gradient_1="#e59840" infix_background_color_gradient_2="#dc6026" infix_background_gradient_direction="0deg" _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" title_text_align="center" t_infix_font="Poppins|700|on||||||" t_infix_text_align="left" t_infix_font_size="30px" t_infix_line_height="1.1em" custom_padding="15px||15px||false|false" global_colors_info="{}"][/df_adh_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" text_font="Poppins|300|||||||" text_text_color="#474747" text_font_size="20px" text_line_height="1.5em" text_orientation="center" custom_padding="15px||15px||false|false" global_colors_info="{}"]By the grace of God, Jacinta is now ten months sober and in the final phase of Hope Mission’s one-year recovery program for women. Soon, she hopes to pursue her childhood dreams of becoming a nurse practitioner — an opportunity for her to give back and spread love to the community.[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" text_font="Poppins|300|||||||" text_text_color="#474747" text_font_size="20px" text_line_height="1.5em" text_orientation="center" custom_padding="15px||15px||false|false" global_colors_info="{}"]For Jacinta, access to safe shelter and meals were a core part of her recovery — especially the special holiday meals that made her feel at home and gave her hope to keep pushing forward. Today, Jacinta has hope for a better future.[/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src="https://hopemissiondev.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/jacinta_2-opt.jpg" title_text="jacinta_2-opt" _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" custom_padding="15px||15px||false|false" global_colors_info="{}"][/et_pb_image][df_adh_heading title_infix="“Hope Mission has changed me. It gave me a shelter to live in. It gave me a place to redeem myself. The meals there are really appreciated — because it got me through to where I am today. If it weren’t for them to cook the way they do, I don’t think anyone would survive the street.”" title_infix_block="inline" df_infix_enable_clip="on" df_infix_enable_bg_clip="on" df_infix_stroke_width="0px" infix_background_use_gradient="on" infix_background_color_gradient_1="#e59840" infix_background_color_gradient_2="#dc6026" infix_background_gradient_direction="0deg" _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" title_text_align="center" t_infix_font="Poppins|700|on||||||" t_infix_text_align="left" t_infix_font_size="30px" t_infix_line_height="1.1em" custom_padding="15px||15px||false|false" global_colors_info="{}"][/df_adh_heading][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" background_enable_color="off" use_background_color_gradient="on" background_color_gradient_stops="#f2f2f2 0%|#474747 100%" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" width_tablet="" width_phone="80%" width_last_edited="on|phone" max_width="80%" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][difl_contentcarousel carousel_type="coverflow" loop="on" arrow="on" dots="on" equal_height="on" coverflow_rotate="7" df_title_bg_bgcolor="#ffffff" arrow_color="#ffffff" arrow_background="#f36f28" arrow_circle="on" arrow_prev_icon_use_icon="off" arrow_next_icon_use_icon="off" active_dots_color="#757575" button_wrapper_padding="15px||15px||false|false" button_padding="15px|15px|15px|15px|false|false" title_padding="15px|15px|0px|15px|false|false" content_padding="15px|15px|15px|15px|false|false" _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" cc_title_font="||||||||" cc_title_text_align="center" cc_title_text_color="#474747" cc_title_font_size="30px" cc_content_font="Poppins|300|||||||" cc_content_font_size="16px" df_content_inherit_font="Poppins|300|||||||" button_font="Poppins|700|||||||" button_text_color="#ffffff" button_font_size="20px" border_radii="on|6px|6px|6px|6px" border_radii_button="on|30px|30px|30px|30px" box_shadow_style="preset1" global_module="4726222" saved_tabs="all" global_colors_info="{}"][difl_contentcarouselitem title="Pauline's Story" df_cci_image="https://dev.hopemission.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Pauline.jpg" df_title_bg_bgcolor="RGBA(255,255,255,0)" cc_button_button_text="Read More" cc_button_button_url="/hopestories/paulines-story-2" cc_button_button_url_new_window="1" cc_button_button_align="center" df_button_bg_bgcolor="#f36f28" _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" cc_content_text_align="center" cc_content_text_color="#474747" df_content_inherit_text_align="center" df_content_inherit_text_color="#474747" button_font="Poppins||||||||" background_color="#ffffff" background_enable_color="on" module_alignment="center" link_option_url="/hopestories/paulines-story-2" border_color_all_image_wrapper_border="#ffffff" global_colors_info="{}"]

Pauline came to our doors after losing everything. She had experienced heartbreaking childhood trauma, and in order to numb the pain, fell into addiction. 

[/difl_contentcarouselitem][difl_contentcarouselitem title="Jake's Story" df_cci_image="https://dev.hopemission.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Jake1-1920×1040-1.jpg" df_title_bg_bgcolor="RGBA(255,255,255,0)" cc_button_button_text="Read More" cc_button_button_url="/hopestories/jakes-story" cc_button_button_url_new_window="1" cc_button_button_align="center" df_button_bg_bgcolor="#f36f28" _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" cc_content_text_align="center" cc_content_text_color="#474747" df_content_inherit_text_align="center" df_content_inherit_text_color="#474747" button_font="Poppins||||||||" background_color="#ffffff" background_enable_color="on" link_option_url="/hopestories/jakes-story" border_color_all_image_wrapper_border="#ffffff" global_colors_info="{}"]

After losing everything and with nowhere else to stay, Jake began sleeping in the river valley at night – with only a sleeping bag to keep him warm.

[/difl_contentcarouselitem][difl_contentcarouselitem title="Will's Story" df_cci_image="https://dev.hopemission.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Will-1-opt.jpg" df_title_bg_bgcolor="RGBA(255,255,255,0)" cc_button_button_text="Read More" cc_button_button_url="/hopestories/wills-story" cc_button_button_url_new_window="1" cc_button_button_align="center" df_button_bg_bgcolor="#f36f28" _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" cc_content_text_align="center" cc_content_text_color="#474747" df_content_inherit_text_align="center" df_content_inherit_text_color="#474747" button_font="Poppins||||||||" background_color="#ffffff" background_enable_color="on" link_option_url="/hopestories/wills-story" border_color_all_image_wrapper_border="#ffffff" global_colors_info="{}"]

Will had lost it all to alcoholism and was living in a tent in Calgary…

[/difl_contentcarouselitem][difl_contentcarouselitem title="Vicky's Story" df_cci_image="https://dev.hopemission.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Vickie-3-1920×1178-1.jpg" df_title_bg_bgcolor="RGBA(255,255,255,0)" cc_button_button_text="Read More" cc_button_button_url="/hopestories/vickis-story" cc_button_button_url_new_window="1" cc_button_button_align="center" df_button_bg_bgcolor="#f36f28" _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" cc_content_text_align="center" cc_content_text_color="#474747" df_content_inherit_text_align="center" df_content_inherit_text_color="#474747" button_font="Poppins||||||||" background_color="#ffffff" background_enable_color="on" link_option_url="/hopestories/vickis-story" border_color_all_image_wrapper_border="#ffffff" global_colors_info="{}"]

13-year-old Vicki struggled to make good friends at school. At home, she struggled with persistent hunger…

[/difl_contentcarouselitem][difl_contentcarouselitem title="Ell's Story" df_cci_image="https://dev.hopemission.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Ell-3-1920×993-1.jpg" df_title_bg_bgcolor="RGBA(255,255,255,0)" cc_button_button_text="Read More" cc_button_button_url="/hopestories/ells-story" cc_button_button_url_new_window="1" cc_button_button_align="center" df_button_bg_bgcolor="#f36f28" _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" cc_content_text_align="center" cc_content_text_color="#474747" df_content_inherit_text_align="center" df_content_inherit_text_color="#474747" button_font="Poppins||||||||" background_color="#ffffff" background_enable_color="on" link_option_url="/hopestories/ells-story" border_color_all_image_wrapper_border="#ffffff" global_colors_info="{}"]

“Before Hope Mission, life wasn’t going too well,” 16-year-old Ell shares. “My family doesn’t really have that much money to get food.”

[/difl_contentcarouselitem][difl_contentcarouselitem title="Dustin's Story" df_cci_image="https://dev.hopemission.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Dustin-2.jpg" df_title_bg_bgcolor="RGBA(255,255,255,0)" cc_button_button_text="Read More" cc_button_button_url="/hopestories/dustins-story" cc_button_button_url_new_window="1" cc_button_button_align="center" df_button_bg_bgcolor="#f36f28" _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" cc_content_text_align="center" cc_content_text_color="#474747" df_content_inherit_text_align="center" df_content_inherit_text_color="#474747" button_font="Poppins||||||||" background_color="#ffffff" background_enable_color="on" link_option_url="/hopestories/dustins-story" border_color_all_image_wrapper_border="#ffffff" global_colors_info="{}"]

Dustin calls his former life of addiction “one of despair.” He knew something needed to change, but didn’t think it was possible.

[/difl_contentcarouselitem][difl_contentcarouselitem title="David's Story" df_cci_image="https://dev.hopemission.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/David-2.jpg" df_title_bg_bgcolor="RGBA(255,255,255,0)" cc_button_button_text="Read More" cc_button_button_url="/hopestories/davids-story" cc_button_button_url_new_window="1" cc_button_button_align="center" df_button_bg_bgcolor="#f36f28" _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" cc_content_text_align="center" cc_content_text_color="#474747" df_content_inherit_text_align="center" df_content_inherit_text_color="#474747" button_font="Poppins||||||||" background_color="#ffffff" background_enable_color="on" link_option_url="/hopestories/davids-story" border_color_all_image_wrapper_border="#ffffff" global_colors_info="{}"]

David moved to Edmonton to start over. He knew he needed to ask for help. David joined Breakout, Hope Mission’s year-long addiction recovery program for men.

[/difl_contentcarouselitem][difl_contentcarouselitem title="Danielle's Story" df_cci_image="https://dev.hopemission.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Danielle-2.jpg" df_title_bg_bgcolor="RGBA(255,255,255,0)" cc_button_button_text="Read More" cc_button_button_url="/hopestories/danielles-story" cc_button_button_url_new_window="1" cc_button_button_align="center" df_button_bg_bgcolor="#f36f28" _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" cc_content_text_align="center" cc_content_text_color="#474747" df_content_inherit_text_align="center" df_content_inherit_text_color="#474747" button_font="Poppins||||||||" background_color="#ffffff" background_enable_color="on" link_option_url="/hopestories/danielles-story" border_color_all_image_wrapper_border="#ffffff" global_colors_info="{}"]

Danielle does her very best to meet the needs of her two kids. But like many families, life has gotten so much more challenging the last few years. Danielle found support through Hope Mission.

[/difl_contentcarouselitem][difl_contentcarouselitem title="Stephen's Story" df_cci_image="https://dev.hopemission.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Stephen-Screenshot-1920×1080-1.jpg" df_title_bg_bgcolor="RGBA(255,255,255,0)" cc_button_button_text="Read More" cc_button_button_url="/hopestories/stephens-story" cc_button_button_url_new_window="1" cc_button_button_align="center" df_button_bg_bgcolor="#f36f28" _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" cc_content_text_align="center" cc_content_text_color="#474747" df_content_inherit_text_align="center" df_content_inherit_text_color="#474747" button_font="Poppins||||||||" background_color="#ffffff" background_enable_color="on" link_option_url="/hopestories/stephens-story" border_color_all_image_wrapper_border="#ffffff" global_colors_info="{}"]

A beautiful story of transformation and hope.

[/difl_contentcarouselitem][difl_contentcarouselitem title="Jacinta's Story" df_cci_image="https://dev.hopemission.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/jecinta_background-opt.jpg" df_title_bg_bgcolor="RGBA(255,255,255,0)" cc_button_button_text="Read More" cc_button_button_url="/hopestories/jacintas-story" cc_button_button_url_new_window="1" cc_button_button_align="center" df_button_bg_bgcolor="#f36f28" _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" cc_content_text_align="center" cc_content_text_color="#474747" df_content_inherit_text_align="center" df_content_inherit_text_color="#474747" button_font="Poppins||||||||" background_color="#ffffff" background_enable_color="on" link_option_url="/hopestories/jacintas-story" border_color_all_image_wrapper_border="#ffffff" global_colors_info="{}"]

At the age of sixteen, Jacinta’s life took a turn as she began experimenting with drugs and alcohol. After getting kicked out of school and not finding any other schools that would accept her…

[/difl_contentcarouselitem][difl_contentcarouselitem title="Bonita's Story" df_cci_image="https://dev.hopemission.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/bonita_cover-opt.jpg" df_title_bg_bgcolor="RGBA(255,255,255,0)" cc_button_button_text="Read More" cc_button_button_url="/hopestories/bonitas-story" cc_button_button_url_new_window="1" cc_button_button_align="center" df_button_bg_bgcolor="#f36f28" _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" cc_content_text_align="center" cc_content_text_color="#474747" df_content_inherit_text_align="center" df_content_inherit_text_color="#474747" button_font="Poppins||||||||" background_color="#ffffff" background_enable_color="on" link_option_url="/hopestories/bonitas-story" border_color_all_image_wrapper_border="#ffffff" global_colors_info="{}"]

After Bonita was evicted from her home she didn’t know where to go. In her desperation, she discovered that there was a place that could offer her meals, shelter, and hope. Bonita eventually found her way to Hope Mission.

[/difl_contentcarouselitem][difl_contentcarouselitem title="Mike's Story" df_cci_image="https://dev.hopemission.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/smilemike5.jpg" df_title_bg_bgcolor="RGBA(255,255,255,0)" cc_button_button_text="Read More" cc_button_button_url="/hopestories/mikes-story" cc_button_button_url_new_window="1" cc_button_button_align="center" df_button_bg_bgcolor="#f36f28" _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" cc_content_text_align="center" cc_content_text_color="#474747" df_content_inherit_text_align="center" df_content_inherit_text_color="#474747" button_font="Poppins||||||||" background_color="#ffffff" background_enable_color="on" link_option_url="/hopestories/mikes-story" border_color_all_image_wrapper_border="#ffffff" global_colors_info="{}"]

Mike worked in the trades as a pipefitter for years. After experimenting with drugs, he fell into full-blown addiction. His life spiraled out of control: he lost his job, home, his membership in the union and crashed his car.

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After years of growing up with an alcoholic father and grandfather, Rory eventually found himself caught in the same addiction. 

[/difl_contentcarouselitem][difl_contentcarouselitem title="Miguel's Story" df_cci_image="https://dev.hopemission.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Miguel_Photo_1_edit.jpg" df_title_bg_bgcolor="RGBA(255,255,255,0)" cc_button_button_text="Read More" cc_button_button_url="/hopestories/miguels-story" cc_button_button_url_new_window="1" cc_button_button_align="center" df_button_bg_bgcolor="#f36f28" _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" cc_content_text_align="center" cc_content_text_color="#474747" df_content_inherit_text_align="center" df_content_inherit_text_color="#474747" button_font="Poppins||||||||" background_color="#ffffff" background_enable_color="on" link_option_url="/hopestories/miguels-story" border_color_all_image_wrapper_border="#ffffff" global_colors_info="{}"]

After separating from his wife and rarely seeing his son, Miguel numbed his pain by drinking and taking drugs. His addiction took over his life and he became homeless for three and a half years. Miguel found himself in a desperate situation.

[/difl_contentcarouselitem][difl_contentcarouselitem title="Cameron's Story" df_cci_image="https://dev.hopemission.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/cameron_main-opt.jpg" df_title_bg_bgcolor="RGBA(255,255,255,0)" cc_button_button_text="Read More" cc_button_button_url="/hopestories/camerons-story" cc_button_button_url_new_window="1" cc_button_button_align="center" df_button_bg_bgcolor="#f36f28" _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" cc_content_text_align="center" cc_content_text_color="#474747" df_content_inherit_text_align="center" df_content_inherit_text_color="#474747" button_font="Poppins||||||||" background_color="#ffffff" background_enable_color="on" link_option_url="/hopestories/camerons-story" border_color_all_image_wrapper_border="#ffffff" global_colors_info="{}"]

As a child, Cameron didn’t see his father much — he was constantly in and out of prison. When Cameron became a father as a teenager, he supported them the only way he knew how: by selling drugs.

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Join Hearts of Hope today to give monthly meals and care to neighbours in need.

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For many, a simple meal can be the beginning of a journey towards healing, hope, and transformation.

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Stephen’s Story

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A beautiful story of transformation and hope.

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Stephen’s Story

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Pauline came to our doors after losing everything. She had experienced heartbreaking childhood trauma, and in order to numb the pain, fell into addiction. 

[/difl_contentcarouselitem][difl_contentcarouselitem title="Jake's Story" df_cci_image="https://dev.hopemission.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Jake1-1920×1040-1.jpg" df_title_bg_bgcolor="RGBA(255,255,255,0)" cc_button_button_text="Read More" cc_button_button_url="/hopestories/jakes-story" cc_button_button_url_new_window="1" cc_button_button_align="center" df_button_bg_bgcolor="#f36f28" _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" cc_content_text_align="center" cc_content_text_color="#474747" df_content_inherit_text_align="center" df_content_inherit_text_color="#474747" button_font="Poppins||||||||" background_color="#ffffff" background_enable_color="on" link_option_url="/hopestories/jakes-story" border_color_all_image_wrapper_border="#ffffff" global_colors_info="{}"]

After losing everything and with nowhere else to stay, Jake began sleeping in the river valley at night – with only a sleeping bag to keep him warm.

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Will had lost it all to alcoholism and was living in a tent in Calgary…

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13-year-old Vicki struggled to make good friends at school. At home, she struggled with persistent hunger…

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“Before Hope Mission, life wasn’t going too well,” 16-year-old Ell shares. “My family doesn’t really have that much money to get food.”

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Dustin calls his former life of addiction “one of despair.” He knew something needed to change, but didn’t think it was possible.

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David moved to Edmonton to start over. He knew he needed to ask for help. David joined Breakout, Hope Mission’s year-long addiction recovery program for men.

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Danielle does her very best to meet the needs of her two kids. But like many families, life has gotten so much more challenging the last few years. Danielle found support through Hope Mission.

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A beautiful story of transformation and hope.

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At the age of sixteen, Jacinta’s life took a turn as she began experimenting with drugs and alcohol. After getting kicked out of school and not finding any other schools that would accept her…

[/difl_contentcarouselitem][difl_contentcarouselitem title="Bonita's Story" df_cci_image="https://dev.hopemission.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/bonita_cover-opt.jpg" df_title_bg_bgcolor="RGBA(255,255,255,0)" cc_button_button_text="Read More" cc_button_button_url="/hopestories/bonitas-story" cc_button_button_url_new_window="1" cc_button_button_align="center" df_button_bg_bgcolor="#f36f28" _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" cc_content_text_align="center" cc_content_text_color="#474747" df_content_inherit_text_align="center" df_content_inherit_text_color="#474747" button_font="Poppins||||||||" background_color="#ffffff" background_enable_color="on" link_option_url="/hopestories/bonitas-story" border_color_all_image_wrapper_border="#ffffff" global_colors_info="{}"]

After Bonita was evicted from her home she didn’t know where to go. In her desperation, she discovered that there was a place that could offer her meals, shelter, and hope. Bonita eventually found her way to Hope Mission.

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Mike worked in the trades as a pipefitter for years. After experimenting with drugs, he fell into full-blown addiction. His life spiraled out of control: he lost his job, home, his membership in the union and crashed his car.

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After years of growing up with an alcoholic father and grandfather, Rory eventually found himself caught in the same addiction. 

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After separating from his wife and rarely seeing his son, Miguel numbed his pain by drinking and taking drugs. His addiction took over his life and he became homeless for three and a half years. Miguel found himself in a desperate situation.

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As a child, Cameron didn’t see his father much — he was constantly in and out of prison. When Cameron became a father as a teenager, he supported them the only way he knew how: by selling drugs.

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Join Hearts of Hope today to give monthly meals and care to neighbours in need.

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For many, a simple meal can be the beginning of a journey towards healing, hope, and transformation.

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Debbie’s Story

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Debbie was stuck in the cycle of addiction and battling periods of homelessness.

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Debbie’s Story

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After Debbie’s husband passed away in his 40’s, her destructive addiction to alcohol began to consume her life. Recovery programs only helped short-term. She was stuck in the cycle of addiction and battling periods of homelessness.

[/et_pb_text][df_adh_heading title_infix="%22I went through the whole thing—eviction, being homeless, finding a place, getting bored, going to treatment, staying sober for a couple of months, and then starting to drink again.%22" title_infix_block="inline" df_infix_enable_clip="on" df_infix_enable_bg_clip="on" df_infix_stroke_width="0px" infix_background_use_gradient="on" infix_background_color_gradient_1="#e59840" infix_background_color_gradient_2="#dc6026" infix_background_gradient_direction="0deg" _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" title_text_align="center" t_infix_font="Poppins|700|on||||||" t_infix_text_align="left" t_infix_font_size="30px" t_infix_line_height="1.1em" custom_padding="15px||15px||false|false" global_colors_info="{}"][/df_adh_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" text_font="Poppins|300|||||||" text_text_color="#474747" text_font_size="20px" text_line_height="1.5em" text_orientation="center" custom_padding="15px||15px||false|false" global_colors_info="{}"]Left with no hope, Debbie cried out to God, asking Him to provide a way out of her toxic lifestyle.[/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src="https://hopemissiondev.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/HM_Debbie_Photo_microsite-opt.jpg" title_text="HM_Debbie_Photo_microsite-opt" _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" custom_padding="15px||15px||false|false" global_colors_info="{}"][/et_pb_image][df_adh_heading title_infix="I said, %22God, I said you gotta help me here!%22 I wasn't ever a ‘God person’ I just said, %22God, it's either I'm going to kill myself, or you’re going to help me somehow!%22" title_infix_block="inline" df_infix_enable_clip="on" df_infix_enable_bg_clip="on" df_infix_stroke_width="0px" infix_background_use_gradient="on" infix_background_color_gradient_1="#e59840" infix_background_color_gradient_2="#dc6026" infix_background_gradient_direction="0deg" _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" title_text_align="center" t_infix_font="Poppins|700|on||||||" t_infix_text_align="left" t_infix_font_size="30px" t_infix_line_height="1.1em" custom_padding="15px||15px||false|false" global_colors_info="{}"][/df_adh_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" text_font="Poppins|300|||||||" text_text_color="#474747" text_font_size="20px" text_line_height="1.5em" text_orientation="center" custom_padding="15px||15px||false|false" global_colors_info="{}"]That’s when Debbie miraculously stumbled upon Wellspring—and was in the program just two weeks later! 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This place is such a good place. You really are saving lives, families, and children.%22" title_infix_block="inline" df_infix_enable_clip="on" df_infix_enable_bg_clip="on" df_infix_stroke_width="0px" infix_background_use_gradient="on" infix_background_color_gradient_1="#e59840" infix_background_color_gradient_2="#dc6026" infix_background_gradient_direction="0deg" _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" title_text_align="center" t_infix_font="Poppins|700|on||||||" t_infix_text_align="left" t_infix_font_size="30px" t_infix_line_height="1.1em" custom_padding="15px||15px||false|false" global_colors_info="{}"][/df_adh_heading][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" background_enable_color="off" use_background_color_gradient="on" background_color_gradient_stops="#f2f2f2 0%|#474747 100%" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" width_tablet="" width_phone="80%" width_last_edited="on|phone" max_width="80%" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][difl_contentcarousel carousel_type="coverflow" loop="on" arrow="on" dots="on" equal_height="on" coverflow_rotate="7" df_title_bg_bgcolor="#ffffff" arrow_color="#ffffff" arrow_background="#f36f28" arrow_circle="on" arrow_prev_icon_use_icon="off" arrow_next_icon_use_icon="off" active_dots_color="#757575" button_wrapper_padding="15px||15px||false|false" button_padding="15px|15px|15px|15px|false|false" title_padding="15px|15px|0px|15px|false|false" content_padding="15px|15px|15px|15px|false|false" _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" cc_title_font="||||||||" cc_title_text_align="center" cc_title_text_color="#474747" cc_title_font_size="30px" cc_content_font="Poppins|300|||||||" cc_content_font_size="16px" df_content_inherit_font="Poppins|300|||||||" button_font="Poppins|700|||||||" button_text_color="#ffffff" button_font_size="20px" border_radii="on|6px|6px|6px|6px" border_radii_button="on|30px|30px|30px|30px" box_shadow_style="preset1" global_module="4726222" saved_tabs="all" global_colors_info="{}"][difl_contentcarouselitem title="Pauline's Story" df_cci_image="https://dev.hopemission.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Pauline.jpg" df_title_bg_bgcolor="RGBA(255,255,255,0)" cc_button_button_text="Read More" cc_button_button_url="/hopestories/paulines-story-2" cc_button_button_url_new_window="1" cc_button_button_align="center" df_button_bg_bgcolor="#f36f28" _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" cc_content_text_align="center" cc_content_text_color="#474747" df_content_inherit_text_align="center" df_content_inherit_text_color="#474747" button_font="Poppins||||||||" background_color="#ffffff" background_enable_color="on" module_alignment="center" link_option_url="/hopestories/paulines-story-2" border_color_all_image_wrapper_border="#ffffff" global_colors_info="{}"]

Pauline came to our doors after losing everything. She had experienced heartbreaking childhood trauma, and in order to numb the pain, fell into addiction. 

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After losing everything and with nowhere else to stay, Jake began sleeping in the river valley at night – with only a sleeping bag to keep him warm.

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Will had lost it all to alcoholism and was living in a tent in Calgary…

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13-year-old Vicki struggled to make good friends at school. At home, she struggled with persistent hunger…

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“Before Hope Mission, life wasn’t going too well,” 16-year-old Ell shares. “My family doesn’t really have that much money to get food.”

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Dustin calls his former life of addiction “one of despair.” He knew something needed to change, but didn’t think it was possible.

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David moved to Edmonton to start over. He knew he needed to ask for help. David joined Breakout, Hope Mission’s year-long addiction recovery program for men.

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Danielle does her very best to meet the needs of her two kids. But like many families, life has gotten so much more challenging the last few years. Danielle found support through Hope Mission.

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A beautiful story of transformation and hope.

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At the age of sixteen, Jacinta’s life took a turn as she began experimenting with drugs and alcohol. After getting kicked out of school and not finding any other schools that would accept her…

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After Bonita was evicted from her home she didn’t know where to go. In her desperation, she discovered that there was a place that could offer her meals, shelter, and hope. Bonita eventually found her way to Hope Mission.

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Mike worked in the trades as a pipefitter for years. After experimenting with drugs, he fell into full-blown addiction. His life spiraled out of control: he lost his job, home, his membership in the union and crashed his car.

[/difl_contentcarouselitem][difl_contentcarouselitem title="Rory's Story" df_cci_image="https://dev.hopemission.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/breakout-rory.00_32_22_09.Still002.jpg" df_title_bg_bgcolor="RGBA(255,255,255,0)" cc_button_button_text="Read More" cc_button_button_url="/hopestories/rorys-story" cc_button_button_url_new_window="1" cc_button_button_align="center" df_button_bg_bgcolor="#f36f28" _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" cc_content_text_align="center" cc_content_text_color="#474747" df_content_inherit_text_align="center" df_content_inherit_text_color="#474747" button_font="Poppins||||||||" background_color="#ffffff" background_enable_color="on" link_option_url="/hopestories/rorys-story" border_color_all_image_wrapper_border="#ffffff" global_colors_info="{}"]

After years of growing up with an alcoholic father and grandfather, Rory eventually found himself caught in the same addiction. 

[/difl_contentcarouselitem][difl_contentcarouselitem title="Miguel's Story" df_cci_image="https://dev.hopemission.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Miguel_Photo_1_edit.jpg" df_title_bg_bgcolor="RGBA(255,255,255,0)" cc_button_button_text="Read More" cc_button_button_url="/hopestories/miguels-story" cc_button_button_url_new_window="1" cc_button_button_align="center" df_button_bg_bgcolor="#f36f28" _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" cc_content_text_align="center" cc_content_text_color="#474747" df_content_inherit_text_align="center" df_content_inherit_text_color="#474747" button_font="Poppins||||||||" background_color="#ffffff" background_enable_color="on" link_option_url="/hopestories/miguels-story" border_color_all_image_wrapper_border="#ffffff" global_colors_info="{}"]

After separating from his wife and rarely seeing his son, Miguel numbed his pain by drinking and taking drugs. His addiction took over his life and he became homeless for three and a half years. Miguel found himself in a desperate situation.

[/difl_contentcarouselitem][difl_contentcarouselitem title="Cameron's Story" df_cci_image="https://dev.hopemission.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/cameron_main-opt.jpg" df_title_bg_bgcolor="RGBA(255,255,255,0)" cc_button_button_text="Read More" cc_button_button_url="/hopestories/camerons-story" cc_button_button_url_new_window="1" cc_button_button_align="center" df_button_bg_bgcolor="#f36f28" _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" cc_content_text_align="center" cc_content_text_color="#474747" df_content_inherit_text_align="center" df_content_inherit_text_color="#474747" button_font="Poppins||||||||" background_color="#ffffff" background_enable_color="on" link_option_url="/hopestories/camerons-story" border_color_all_image_wrapper_border="#ffffff" global_colors_info="{}"]

As a child, Cameron didn’t see his father much — he was constantly in and out of prison. When Cameron became a father as a teenager, he supported them the only way he knew how: by selling drugs.

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Join Hearts of Hope today to give monthly meals and care to neighbours in need.

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For many, a simple meal can be the beginning of a journey towards healing, hope, and transformation.

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Danielle’s Story

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“Hope Mission has been a godsend.”

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Danielle’s Story

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What you do for the community and the kids is amazing.%22" title_infix_block="inline" df_infix_enable_clip="on" df_infix_enable_bg_clip="on" df_infix_stroke_width="0px" infix_background_use_gradient="on" infix_background_color_gradient_1="#e59840" infix_background_color_gradient_2="#dc6026" infix_background_gradient_direction="0deg" _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" title_text_align="center" t_infix_font="Poppins|700|on||||||" t_infix_text_align="left" t_infix_font_size="30px" t_infix_line_height="1.1em" custom_padding="15px||15px||false|false" global_colors_info="{}"][/df_adh_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" text_font="Poppins|300|||||||" text_text_color="#474747" text_font_size="20px" text_line_height="1.5em" text_orientation="center" custom_padding="15px||15px||false|false" global_colors_info="{}"]Danielle’s family has found new hope! Her son benefits from being in a safe and supportive environment during after school programs and summer camps. The whole family appreciates the festive community meals around the holidays.[/et_pb_text][et_pb_video src="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0ibeFgx4qQ&t=2s" image_src="https://hopemissiondev.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Danielle-overlay.jpg" module_id="video" _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" custom_margin="50px||50px||false|false" scroll_fade="0|30|30|100|0|100|100" border_radii="on|6px|6px|6px|6px" box_shadow_style="preset3" global_colors_info="{}"][/et_pb_video][df_adh_heading title_infix="%22I'm very grateful for the opportunities that you’ve opened up to my kids to help them grow and become more independent. 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Pauline came to our doors after losing everything. She had experienced heartbreaking childhood trauma, and in order to numb the pain, fell into addiction. 

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After losing everything and with nowhere else to stay, Jake began sleeping in the river valley at night – with only a sleeping bag to keep him warm.

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Will had lost it all to alcoholism and was living in a tent in Calgary…

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13-year-old Vicki struggled to make good friends at school. At home, she struggled with persistent hunger…

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“Before Hope Mission, life wasn’t going too well,” 16-year-old Ell shares. “My family doesn’t really have that much money to get food.”

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Dustin calls his former life of addiction “one of despair.” He knew something needed to change, but didn’t think it was possible.

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David moved to Edmonton to start over. He knew he needed to ask for help. David joined Breakout, Hope Mission’s year-long addiction recovery program for men.

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Danielle does her very best to meet the needs of her two kids. But like many families, life has gotten so much more challenging the last few years. Danielle found support through Hope Mission.

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A beautiful story of transformation and hope.

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At the age of sixteen, Jacinta’s life took a turn as she began experimenting with drugs and alcohol. After getting kicked out of school and not finding any other schools that would accept her…

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After Bonita was evicted from her home she didn’t know where to go. In her desperation, she discovered that there was a place that could offer her meals, shelter, and hope. Bonita eventually found her way to Hope Mission.

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Mike worked in the trades as a pipefitter for years. After experimenting with drugs, he fell into full-blown addiction. His life spiraled out of control: he lost his job, home, his membership in the union and crashed his car.

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After years of growing up with an alcoholic father and grandfather, Rory eventually found himself caught in the same addiction. 

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After separating from his wife and rarely seeing his son, Miguel numbed his pain by drinking and taking drugs. His addiction took over his life and he became homeless for three and a half years. Miguel found himself in a desperate situation.

[/difl_contentcarouselitem][difl_contentcarouselitem title="Cameron's Story" df_cci_image="https://dev.hopemission.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/cameron_main-opt.jpg" df_title_bg_bgcolor="RGBA(255,255,255,0)" cc_button_button_text="Read More" cc_button_button_url="/hopestories/camerons-story" cc_button_button_url_new_window="1" cc_button_button_align="center" df_button_bg_bgcolor="#f36f28" _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" cc_content_text_align="center" cc_content_text_color="#474747" df_content_inherit_text_align="center" df_content_inherit_text_color="#474747" button_font="Poppins||||||||" background_color="#ffffff" background_enable_color="on" link_option_url="/hopestories/camerons-story" border_color_all_image_wrapper_border="#ffffff" global_colors_info="{}"]

As a child, Cameron didn’t see his father much — he was constantly in and out of prison. When Cameron became a father as a teenager, he supported them the only way he knew how: by selling drugs.

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Join Hearts of Hope today to give monthly meals and care to neighbours in need.

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For many, a simple meal can be the beginning of a journey towards healing, hope, and transformation.

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David’s Story

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“I didn’t have any direction for my life.”

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David’s Story

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I’m happy with who I’ve become.%22" title_infix_block="inline" df_infix_enable_clip="on" df_infix_enable_bg_clip="on" df_infix_stroke_width="0px" infix_background_use_gradient="on" infix_background_color_gradient_1="#e59840" infix_background_color_gradient_2="#dc6026" infix_background_gradient_direction="0deg" _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" title_text_align="center" t_infix_font="Poppins|700|on||||||" t_infix_text_align="left" t_infix_font_size="30px" t_infix_line_height="1.1em" custom_padding="15px||15px||false|false" global_colors_info="{}"][/df_adh_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" text_font="Poppins|300|||||||" text_text_color="#474747" text_font_size="20px" text_line_height="1.5em" text_orientation="center" custom_padding="15px||15px||false|false" global_colors_info="{}"]David benefited so greatly from the life changing care he received at Hope Mission. 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Pauline came to our doors after losing everything. She had experienced heartbreaking childhood trauma, and in order to numb the pain, fell into addiction. 

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After losing everything and with nowhere else to stay, Jake began sleeping in the river valley at night – with only a sleeping bag to keep him warm.

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Will had lost it all to alcoholism and was living in a tent in Calgary…

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13-year-old Vicki struggled to make good friends at school. At home, she struggled with persistent hunger…

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“Before Hope Mission, life wasn’t going too well,” 16-year-old Ell shares. “My family doesn’t really have that much money to get food.”

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Dustin calls his former life of addiction “one of despair.” He knew something needed to change, but didn’t think it was possible.

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David moved to Edmonton to start over. He knew he needed to ask for help. David joined Breakout, Hope Mission’s year-long addiction recovery program for men.

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Danielle does her very best to meet the needs of her two kids. But like many families, life has gotten so much more challenging the last few years. Danielle found support through Hope Mission.

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A beautiful story of transformation and hope.

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At the age of sixteen, Jacinta’s life took a turn as she began experimenting with drugs and alcohol. After getting kicked out of school and not finding any other schools that would accept her…

[/difl_contentcarouselitem][difl_contentcarouselitem title="Bonita's Story" df_cci_image="https://dev.hopemission.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/bonita_cover-opt.jpg" df_title_bg_bgcolor="RGBA(255,255,255,0)" cc_button_button_text="Read More" cc_button_button_url="/hopestories/bonitas-story" cc_button_button_url_new_window="1" cc_button_button_align="center" df_button_bg_bgcolor="#f36f28" _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" cc_content_text_align="center" cc_content_text_color="#474747" df_content_inherit_text_align="center" df_content_inherit_text_color="#474747" button_font="Poppins||||||||" background_color="#ffffff" background_enable_color="on" link_option_url="/hopestories/bonitas-story" border_color_all_image_wrapper_border="#ffffff" global_colors_info="{}"]

After Bonita was evicted from her home she didn’t know where to go. In her desperation, she discovered that there was a place that could offer her meals, shelter, and hope. Bonita eventually found her way to Hope Mission.

[/difl_contentcarouselitem][difl_contentcarouselitem title="Mike's Story" df_cci_image="https://dev.hopemission.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/smilemike5.jpg" df_title_bg_bgcolor="RGBA(255,255,255,0)" cc_button_button_text="Read More" cc_button_button_url="/hopestories/mikes-story" cc_button_button_url_new_window="1" cc_button_button_align="center" df_button_bg_bgcolor="#f36f28" _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" cc_content_text_align="center" cc_content_text_color="#474747" df_content_inherit_text_align="center" df_content_inherit_text_color="#474747" button_font="Poppins||||||||" background_color="#ffffff" background_enable_color="on" link_option_url="/hopestories/mikes-story" border_color_all_image_wrapper_border="#ffffff" global_colors_info="{}"]

Mike worked in the trades as a pipefitter for years. After experimenting with drugs, he fell into full-blown addiction. His life spiraled out of control: he lost his job, home, his membership in the union and crashed his car.

[/difl_contentcarouselitem][difl_contentcarouselitem title="Rory's Story" df_cci_image="https://dev.hopemission.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/breakout-rory.00_32_22_09.Still002.jpg" df_title_bg_bgcolor="RGBA(255,255,255,0)" cc_button_button_text="Read More" cc_button_button_url="/hopestories/rorys-story" cc_button_button_url_new_window="1" cc_button_button_align="center" df_button_bg_bgcolor="#f36f28" _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" cc_content_text_align="center" cc_content_text_color="#474747" df_content_inherit_text_align="center" df_content_inherit_text_color="#474747" button_font="Poppins||||||||" background_color="#ffffff" background_enable_color="on" link_option_url="/hopestories/rorys-story" border_color_all_image_wrapper_border="#ffffff" global_colors_info="{}"]

After years of growing up with an alcoholic father and grandfather, Rory eventually found himself caught in the same addiction. 

[/difl_contentcarouselitem][difl_contentcarouselitem title="Miguel's Story" df_cci_image="https://dev.hopemission.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Miguel_Photo_1_edit.jpg" df_title_bg_bgcolor="RGBA(255,255,255,0)" cc_button_button_text="Read More" cc_button_button_url="/hopestories/miguels-story" cc_button_button_url_new_window="1" cc_button_button_align="center" df_button_bg_bgcolor="#f36f28" _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" cc_content_text_align="center" cc_content_text_color="#474747" df_content_inherit_text_align="center" df_content_inherit_text_color="#474747" button_font="Poppins||||||||" background_color="#ffffff" background_enable_color="on" link_option_url="/hopestories/miguels-story" border_color_all_image_wrapper_border="#ffffff" global_colors_info="{}"]

After separating from his wife and rarely seeing his son, Miguel numbed his pain by drinking and taking drugs. His addiction took over his life and he became homeless for three and a half years. Miguel found himself in a desperate situation.

[/difl_contentcarouselitem][difl_contentcarouselitem title="Cameron's Story" df_cci_image="https://dev.hopemission.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/cameron_main-opt.jpg" df_title_bg_bgcolor="RGBA(255,255,255,0)" cc_button_button_text="Read More" cc_button_button_url="/hopestories/camerons-story" cc_button_button_url_new_window="1" cc_button_button_align="center" df_button_bg_bgcolor="#f36f28" _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" cc_content_text_align="center" cc_content_text_color="#474747" df_content_inherit_text_align="center" df_content_inherit_text_color="#474747" button_font="Poppins||||||||" background_color="#ffffff" background_enable_color="on" link_option_url="/hopestories/camerons-story" border_color_all_image_wrapper_border="#ffffff" global_colors_info="{}"]

As a child, Cameron didn’t see his father much — he was constantly in and out of prison. When Cameron became a father as a teenager, he supported them the only way he knew how: by selling drugs.

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