[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" use_background_color_gradient="on" background_color_gradient_direction="90deg" background_color_gradient_stops="rgba(0,0,0,0.25) 19%|rgba(255,255,255,0) 85%" background_color_gradient_overlays_image="on" background_image="https://dev.hopemission.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/smilemike5.jpg" min_height="75vh" hover_enabled="0" background_last_edited="on|tablet" use_background_color_gradient_phone="on" background_color_gradient_stops_phone="rgba(0,0,0,0.21) 0%|rgba(0,0,0,0.21) 100%" border_color_bottom="rgba(243,111,40,0.89)" box_shadow_style="preset3" global_colors_info="{}" sticky_enabled="0"][et_pb_row column_structure="2_5,3_5" use_custom_gutter="on" gutter_width="2" _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" positioning="absolute" position_origin_a="center_center" max_width="100%" custom_margin="50px||||false|false" hover_enabled="0" global_colors_info="{}" sticky_enabled="0"][et_pb_column type="2_5" _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" header_font="Poppins|700|||||||" header_text_color="#FFFFFF" global_colors_info="{}"]
“I’m very lucky I ended up at Hope Mission, Because I wouldn’t be here otherwise.”
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Mike’s Story
[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type="3_5" _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" background_color="#ffffff" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" background_enable_color="off" width="50%" width_tablet="80%" width_phone="80%" width_last_edited="on|tablet" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][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 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. 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:
[/et_pb_text][df_adh_heading title_infix="“Thank you wouldn’t even be the proper words for our supporters." 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/mikeprofile1-opt.jpg" title_text="mikeprofile1-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 provide for people like me, who need Hope mission’s programs and services — it saves lives. God Bless them!”" 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 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_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…
[/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.
[/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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