Dustin’s Story

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Dustin calls his former life of addiction “one of despair.”

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Dustin’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. 

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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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Chelsea’s Story

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Chelsea felt abandoned by her family.

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Chelsea’s Story

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She felt abandoned by her family.[/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src="https://hopemissiondev.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Chelsea-3.jpg" title_text="Chelsea-3" _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="{}"]Breakfast at Hope Mission was just a starting point; eventually, she joined the Wellspring program for women.[/et_pb_text][et_pb_video src="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KDla3OUSNs" image_src="https://hopemissiondev.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Chelsea-1080×719-1.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 grateful for this opportunity to be able to find myself again,” Chelsea says. “Without you, I don't think that would have been possible. Thank you for your generosity!”" 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. 

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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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Ell’s Story

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“Before Hope Mission, life wasn’t going too well.”

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Ell’s Story

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Ell also struggled with friendships at school.

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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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Vicki’s Story

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“My family receives food hampers from Hope Mission and it really helps us a lot,” Vicki says.

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Vicki’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. 

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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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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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Will’s Story

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Will had lost it all to alcoholism…

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Will’s Story

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in Calgary.[/et_pb_text][df_adh_heading title_infix="“I realized my life was falling apart, so I prayed for guidance,” he says." 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_image src="https://hopemissiondev.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Will-4-opt.jpg" title_text="Will-4-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="Will decided to leave Calgary by train. “I believe God divinely intervened because I ended up at Hope Mission, which was the best thing that has happened to me in a long time” he shares." 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="{}"]Will recently completed the Breakout men’s recovery program. He says he’s come full circle, now employed by Hope Mission and working toward independent housing.[/et_pb_text][et_pb_video src="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I51KTOamJ38&t=1s" src_webm="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I51KTOamJ38&t=1s" image_src="https://hopemissiondev.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Will-3-1080×610-1.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="“If it weren't for people like you supporting in every way you can, none of this would have been possible for me. Thank you!”" 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.

[/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.

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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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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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Jake’s Story

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“I finally found a place I could succeed…”

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Jake’s Story

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Without adequate shelter, it was difficult to sleep when he felt so exposed and vulnerable.[/et_pb_text][df_adh_heading title_infix=”“I was scared to fall asleep at night time,” he shares, “You don’t know what’s going to happen. It’s dangerous.”” 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_image src=”https://hopemissiondev.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Jake2-1080×720-1.jpg” title_text=”Jake2-1080×720″ _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=”{}”]But then someone told Jake about Hope Mission and brought him to our doorstep. He was given hot, nutritious meals and could finally sleep in a safe, warm place. He began to confront his struggles with alcohol and joined the Breakout recovery community – where he was immediately welcomed in a supportive community to help him on his journey.[/et_pb_text][df_adh_heading title_infix=”“The Breakout program has helped me put my life back together, get ready to go back to school, and become the person I wanted to 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_video src=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tbm7f-anAQ” image_src=”https://hopemissiondev.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Jakevideo-1080×554-1.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][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=”{}”]

Because of the kindness of people like you, Jake and others like him have joined recovery programs and are finding new ways to thrive within sobriety.

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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.

[/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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Pauline’s Story

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Pauline came to our doors after losing everything.

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Pauline’s Story

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She had experienced heartbreaking childhood trauma, and in order to numb the pain, fell into addiction. She felt trapped, lonely, and wanted to give up.[/et_pb_text][df_adh_heading title_infix="“I was helpless; I was hopeless.”" 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="{}"]But because of the generosity of someone like you, she was welcomed into Hope Mission. She was given hot meals, a warm place to sleep, and invited into a supportive recovery community. And today, her life is unrecognizable from what it was before.[/et_pb_text][et_pb_video src="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_wUKBubZsg&t=3s" 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][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="{}"]Pauline has experienced true life transformation, and it is all because of generous donors like you![/et_pb_text][df_adh_heading title_infix="“I'm proud of myself because I never thought I would get this far with my sobriety. It's showing myself that I am going on a better path.”" 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.

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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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