“I finally found a place I could succeed...”

Jake's Story

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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.

“I tried to get people to help me, but it didn’t seem like anything was coming through.”

As the temperatures dropped, Jake began to worry more and more about his own health and safety. Without adequate shelter, it was difficult to sleep when he felt so exposed and vulnerable.

“I was scared to fall asleep at night time,” he shares, “You don’t know what’s going to happen. It’s dangerous.”

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.

“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.”

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.

“I finally found a place I could succeed at Hope Mission.”

Bonita’s Story

“I came here broken… and now I’m healing and I’m doing well. Thank you from all of us!”

Cameron’s Story

Cameron’s Story

“I called my sister, desperate for help. She told me that Hope Mission might be able to help.”

Chelsea’s Story

Chelsea’s Story

“Hope Mission breakfast was always an option for someplace to go, especially first thing in the morning,”

Danielle’s Story

Danielle’s Story

“The community dinners are beautiful. What you do for the community and the kids is amazing.”

David’s Story

“Since joining Breakout, I’m more proactive. I’m happy being sober. I’m happy with who I’ve become.”

Debbie’s Story

“I’ve gone to almost all the programs out there. The missing factor was the God factor."

Dustin’s Story

“I experienced a transformation I couldn’t believe happened. I actually have real joy in my life...”

Ell’s Story

“Before Hope Mission, life wasn't going too well. My family doesn't really have that much...”

Jacinta’s Story

Jacinta’s Story

“I was a person to just accept offers thinking nothing is going to happen to me — but really, ... I was crying for help.”

Jake’s Story

“I was scared to fall asleep at night time,” he shares, “You don’t know what’s going to happen. It’s dangerous.”

Miguel’s Story

"I slept in garbage bins until somebody got crushed in one of them."

Mike’s Story

“The staff are extremely involved, they’re really caring, more like friends, not just teachers or someone just coming to work.”

Pauline’s Story

Pauline’s Story

“I was helpless... I was hopeless."

Rory’s Story

“I am very thankful for Hope Mission and what they did for me through the breakout program.”

Stephen’s Story

Stephen’s Story

“As I’ve been able to bring up things that were buried…I’ve experienced a lot of forgiveness.”

Vicki’s Story

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

Will’s Story

“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!”

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