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After incarceration, Amber gets a second chance
After incarceration, Amber gets a second chance Amber is unable to identify a clear reason for her drug and alcohol use. She was raised in a stable Christian home with both parents, where no one drank or used drugs-making her struggle all the more unexpected. But at 21, Amber’s boyfriend introduced her to marijuana and…
Mike’s becoming his own man with Mission’s help
He’s finally saying no to peer pressure Mike’s rock bottom came in 2024. At 20 years old, he had recently gotten a DUI. “That devastated me,” he said. “I couldn’t believe it, it was idiocy. I’m just throwing my life down the drain at this point. And losing my job and the respect from people…
Like many at the Mission, Felipe’s rescue began with a hot meal
This is the first story in a series chronicling this year’s theme of “Rescue.” This month, we look into Felipe’s story, recounting his journey to a new life. What does it mean to rescue someone? With some variation, dictionaries define rescue as to save someone from a dangerous or difficult situation. This implies a one-time…