by The Faith Mission | Sep 3, 2024 | Client Stories, Faces of Faith
Until he was taken into foster care at age 7, Austin suffered horrific physical and emotional abuse at home. “When I was a kid, if I was bad when my dad wasn’t in jail, he would take my toys and smash them with a hammer. Or if I got something for my birthday or...
by The Faith Mission | Sep 3, 2024 | Newsletters
Austin is 21 years old. He doesn’t have a history of drug or alcohol abuse. Instead, he came from an extremely abusive home and spent much of his growing years in foster care. Thanks to your support, he found support and stability after becoming homeless. Read more...
by The Faith Mission | May 1, 2024 | Newsletters
Guy grew up here in Elkhart. Introduced to drugs at 12 or 13, he got into “the wrong crowd,” and his choices led to nearly 11 years in and out of jail. Then his health started to fail. After living away from Elkhart for five years, Guy returned and came directly to...
by The Faith Mission | May 1, 2024 | Client Stories, Faces of Faith
When he was in his early teens, Guy was introduced to drugs. “My dad was into drugs really bad,” he says. “I used to see him do drugs all the time, and that’s how I got introduced. Every once in a while, he would smoke with me a little bit. He was a hard man to be...
by The Faith Mission | Feb 2, 2024 | Latest News
We’re thrilled to announce the grand opening of our new Graber House! Located in a renovated apartment complex near downtown Elkhart, this facility will serve as a haven for homeless families in need of transitional housing. Key Features of Graber House: 🏠...