oneicity’s Archive

Becky hadn’t thought about volunteering at Everett Gospel Mission until a little girl at her church collected over 50 beanie babies that she wanted to donate to the homeless boys … Continue reading

I say it a lot, but it’s worth repeating: Meals matter. Without food, none of us would survive. It’s that simple, but there’s also more to it. God created us … Continue reading

Fall is here, which means that the holidays will be here before you know it. This season could either be a blessing or one of the biggest challenges we’ve faced. … Continue reading

People all across the United States have been known to say four little words to stand up against a variety of causes. Usually they’re opposing new developments, outraged at a … Continue reading

I recently read Job 17:15, “Where then is my hope- who can see any hope for me?” This verse leaped off the page at me. It reminds me of so … Continue reading

I love seeing the ripple effect of changed lives. When someone experiences hope, freedom and healing, they can’t keep it to themselves. They become some of the most generous people … Continue reading

In our fundraising publications we always change the name of our living residents, to protect their privacy. You may remember just reading about a man, whom we named Rick*.  Our … Continue reading

Did you know that when a child is born into homelessness and hunger, they are at an even greater risk of staying trapped in poverty as they grow older? It’s … Continue reading

Every day I wage war on hopelessness, homelessness and despair. I do it because God calls us to love our neighbors and He has given me a deep sense of … Continue reading

While the summer sun begins to warm our neighborhoods and we joyfully shed some of the fleece jackets and extra sweaters we’ve been clinging to all winter, the homeless face … Continue reading