You probably think that life has to be pretty terrible for the Mission to be your best Christmas ever. That may be true. But we do have a safe, warm, … Continue reading
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There are meals, and then there are Thanksgiving meals!
Most of the year, the dedicated cooks in our kitchen have to make do with the ingredients they can get . . . The odds and ends people donate, the … Continue reading
Why meals matter!
Since the launch of our Feed Hope Here campaign, you may notice that we are talking a lot about food! Of course, meals are important all year long. But the … Continue reading
A Kind Heart in Danger
Del* always had a soft heart. He ran away and got married to an Alaskan Native woman at just 14 years old. For several years, he lived with her in … Continue reading
Is our heart in danger?
“For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” – Matthew 6:21 We are all born with the capacity to care for one another. How we treat the … Continue reading
Break the Cycle of poverty and homelessness
Have you ever hammered a nail with a pair of scissors? It doesn’t work and it’s dangerous. The right tools are so important. Each $25 you give right now will … Continue reading
FEED HOPE HERE Fall Campaign
We’re launching our fall Campaign and we need your help! This fall and winter will take its toll on families unless we all come together to FEED HOPE HERE! Multiply … Continue reading
What is Generational Poverty?
Generational poverty is a term applied to families who have experienced poverty for at least two generations. It can affect every aspect of a person’s life: physical, social, emotional and … Continue reading
The Power of HOPE
You’ve probably met someone who was the first in their family to go to college. But have you met anyone who was the first in their family to complete middle … Continue reading
Desperate to Escape Poverty After 46 Years
Steve* is 46. He grew up the child of a single mom in the projects of Rainier Valley. “Everybody was fighting,” he remembers of what life was like at the … Continue reading