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ONE SMALL ACT OF KINDNESS CHANGED EVERYTHING
For Christina, the greatest gift she ever received was the gift of wholeness. By the time Christina was 6, she had endured more trauma than most experience in a lifetime. Years of abuse. Courtroom appearances. A mother  overwhelmed. Foster care. Adoption. Then running away at 15, addicted by 18, and years of homelessness.

I didn’t want to be Christina. I wanted to drown in my sorrow and become as numb as possible.

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A Message from Our CEO
Lisa Chastain
This month’s newsletter is a reflection of transformation—real lives changed, families restored, and hope renewed through Christ’s love.
From powerful moments at Recovery Program graduation to everyday stories of healing and dignity reclaimed, each page points to what happens when compassion meets commitment and faith is put into action. As you read on, you’ll see how lives are being rebuilt from the inside out—and how your prayers, generosity, and partnership make lasting wholeness possible.
From Brokenness to New Beginnings
Honoring Lives Restored and Journeys Renewed

On October 3rd, our community gathered to celebrate a powerful milestone—56 men and women, mothers and fathers, sons and daughters, stepping forward as graduates of our recovery program. Not long ago, many were living without shelter, battling addiction, or believing hope was out of reach. Because of your generosity and faithfulness, their stories didn’t end—they were made new. We invite you to read their stories and celebrate what transformation looks like when hope is restored.

A Table Set With Hope
Thanksgiving Blessings: Where Gratitude Becomes Action

This Thanksgiving, our community came together to do more than share a meal—we shared dignity, connection, and hope. At our annual Thanksgiving Blessings event, men, women, and families experiencing homelessness were welcomed with warmth, served a traditional holiday meal, and reminded they are seen and valued. Because of your generosity, this day became more than a celebration—it became an invitation to hope, healing, and new beginnings. We invite you to read the story of how gratitude, put into action, changes lives.