"Our objective is that every client will be a responsible person, living in a supportive community (church, spouse and friends), with a job and permanent housing."

Lisa's Story

Lisa says she would have been in the same boat (homeless and using drugs) had it not been for the six-month addiction treatment program at the New Hope Family Shelter. Read more >> 

 

Success Story (continued)

“I would probably be dead, in prison, at the hospital or drunk somewhere..."

What was your childhood like?
I was raised by both parents. My mom was a counselor and my father a
police officer.

Who introduced you to drugs?
My best friend introduced me to marijuana when I was around 14 years old.

What happened after you began using drugs?
Within ten years, I had acquired 3 Drunk Driving Violations (DUI’s)

How did you hear about the Mission?
I was serving a 600 day sentence in the County Jail when I met a Mission
counselor who was teaching a class on substance abuse at the jail.
What do you like about being in the three year addiction program?
I like the resources and emphasis on education, as well as, the caring staff that have shown me that my life has value. I feel like the Mission has given me the opportunity to have a “do over” in life.

What would you be doing if you were not in the addiction program?
I would probably be dead, in prison, at the hospital or drunk somewhere.

What have you been able to accomplish during your three year stay here?
I graduated Delta College with four degrees: Liberal Arts & Sciences, Natural Science, Interdisciplinary Math & Science, and Elementary School Teacher Preparation! I was accepted into University of the Pacific’s Bio-engineering/Pre-med program! I am so grateful for the Mission’s services that have helped me! Thank you so much for your gifts!                           

Thank you for your gifts that will continue to help others like Doug! To learn more Doug's story on slideshow, please click here. To view client video testimonies, please click here. To start or increase your giving to the Gospel Center Rescue Mission, please click here.