News and Updates from Around the Mission

November 2024 Newsletter

Ben had lost all hope for thriving in life. Your generosity helped him find lasting healing, stability, and sobriety!

From the outside looking in, teenage Ben had everything going for him. Despite frequently moving, he excelled in school, wrestling, musical theater, and marching band, and he was active in anti-drug initiatives.

Yusmari — God’s Saving Grace and the Support of Others

Yusmari grew up in Miami, Florida, where life was anything but easy. Raised by her mother, who struggled with alcoholism, Yusmari’s childhood was marked by instability and pain.

October 2024 Newsletter

Your generosity opened the door to Christopher’s second chance after years of being trapped at the intersection of homelessness and addiction!

Losing a friend to an overdose was the wake-up call Christopher needed to make real changes.

He’d been behind bars, jeopardized his relationship with his son, and even attempted the Rebound program once before. But Christopher’s heart was hardened.

Lisa — There is Worth Beyond Past Struggles

Lisa grew up in a small town in Montgomery County, NC. At a young age, her mother left, and she moved in with her dad.

September 2024 Newsletter

Since she was a little girl, Jennifer was haunted by addiction. You gave her a place to heal — and now, God is using her story to inspire healing in others!

“It just got worse and worse,” says Jennifer. “No matter what the consequence, I couldn’t stop.”

Desperate for an escape from the pain of her unravelling marriage, Jennifer turned to the only thing she knew to bring instant relief — alcohol.

Curtis — Coming Here Was a Godsend…

When Curtis came through the doors of Charlotte Rescue Mission, he had been robbed and stripped of everything that mattered to him.