STORIES OF HOPE
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Meet the men, women and families whose needs have been met and lives transformed thanks to your compassion and care.

Meet Ashanafi
Meet Ashanafi Ashanafi’s future is bright this Easter! Thank you for sharing hope in his darkest time. Ashanafi was just 9 years old when his father passed away. From then

Remembering Deanna “Dee Dee” Lynn Ward
Remembering Deanna “Dee Dee” Lynn Ward A Life Marked by resilience, courage, and love. Deanna “Dee Dee” Lynn Ward was born on August 8th, 1948, in Kansas City, Missouri, and

Meet Jonah
Meet Jonah Thanks to you… Jonah has HOPE for the new year, thanks to you! Jonah’s parents divorced when he was young. Although he was going back and forth between

Kevin’s Story
Kevin’s Story: From Homelessness to Christian Recovery From the Streets to Stability Kevin’s journey began with a cascade of personal tragedies and losses: the betrayal of a longtime roommate, the

Daniel’s Story
Daniel’s Journey From Homelessness toHealing and Hope From Rock Bottom to Renewal: Daniel’s Journey of Faith, Healing, and Hope Daniel, who recently graduated from the Christian Life Program, came to

Anthony’s Story
Anthony’s Story: From Homelessness to Addiction Recovery From Homelessness to Hope For years, Anthony Mills struggled in the cycle of homelessness and addiction on the streets of Kansas City, Missouri.

Amber’s Story
Amber’s Story of Recovery, Family and Hope Hear a Story of Triumph From One of Our Family Shelters Amber’s story is one of resilience, faith, and redemption. Raised in a

Meet David and Natalia
David and Natalia’s Story of Recovery and Restoration “Hold Me Tight: From Home Remodeling to Heart Restoration” In April of 2021, David and Natalia launched a home remodeling business that

Meet David
Meet David The love YOU share At City Union Mission’s New Life Center, an unexpected oasis of growth is flourishing—over 30 species of plants and vegetables are thriving against the

Meet Justin
Justin’s Story: Finding Faith, Recovery and a Future The love YOU share gives neighbors like Justin hope for a better life… A tragic event Justin experienced as a teenager changed