Last year Rick was homeless and desperate. He was all alone.
His family had given up on him. His wife had divorced him. In Rick’s mind, the whole world had given up on him. Sure, Rick had made his fair share of mistakes, but he couldn’t get over the feeling that he had no one who cared about him.
Thankfully, you cared.
The only thing that brought Rick to the Mission was the fact he didn’t have a dime to his name and hadn’t eaten a decent meal in days. As he walked in our doors, the aroma of Easter meals ... the laughter ... the smiling faces brought back memories of home and of better times.
Rick was starved ... for food ... for companionship ... for love. We watched as he consumed what appeared to be his body weight in baked ham, candied yams, mashed potatoes, green beans and THREE slices of pie. When he finally pushed the plate away, we took the opportunity to talk with him.
As we explained the “Good News” of Jesus and why we celebrate Easter, something deep down inside Rick began to stir. A hope he thought was long dead began to come alive. Someone still cares about me.
We invited Rick to come by the next day and check out our men’s reSTART program. That was almost a year ago. Now, the same smiles and laughter Rick witnessed on his first day are a part of his life. Because of you and God’s love, Rick knows he is not alone – someone cares about him.
Rick said, “I praise God for the Mission. Without this ministry where would I be ... still homeless, still desperate, and still alone?”
The Easter meal you provide can be the first step toward a new life. Please help others like Rick by sending your Easter gift today.
This Easter season, we’ll be serving meals with all the fixings to many hungry and homeless men, women, and children from our community.
Many of them like Rick have lost touch with family and friends…have lost homes and jobs… have lost hope. That’s why Easter is one of the greatest occasions to reach out with God’s love to those in need.
So please help provide meals during this Easter season. Send your gift today.
God bless you,
Joy Barger Ruthie Tong
Chief Development Officer Chief Operating Officer
P.S. Please consider providing as many Easter meals as possible. Please respond today. In turn, I have a special gift for you – our Easter bookmark. Please keep it in your Bible as a reminder to pray for Rick and all those you help at City Mission of Findlay. Thank you!
His family had given up on him. His wife had divorced him. In Rick’s mind, the whole world had given up on him. Sure, Rick had made his fair share of mistakes, but he couldn’t get over the feeling that he had no one who cared about him.
Thankfully, you cared.
The only thing that brought Rick to the Mission was the fact he didn’t have a dime to his name and hadn’t eaten a decent meal in days. As he walked in our doors, the aroma of Easter meals ... the laughter ... the smiling faces brought back memories of home and of better times.
Rick was starved ... for food ... for companionship ... for love. We watched as he consumed what appeared to be his body weight in baked ham, candied yams, mashed potatoes, green beans and THREE slices of pie. When he finally pushed the plate away, we took the opportunity to talk with him.
As we explained the “Good News” of Jesus and why we celebrate Easter, something deep down inside Rick began to stir. A hope he thought was long dead began to come alive. Someone still cares about me.
We invited Rick to come by the next day and check out our men’s reSTART program. That was almost a year ago. Now, the same smiles and laughter Rick witnessed on his first day are a part of his life. Because of you and God’s love, Rick knows he is not alone – someone cares about him.
Rick said, “I praise God for the Mission. Without this ministry where would I be ... still homeless, still desperate, and still alone?”
The Easter meal you provide can be the first step toward a new life. Please help others like Rick by sending your Easter gift today.
This Easter season, we’ll be serving meals with all the fixings to many hungry and homeless men, women, and children from our community.
Many of them like Rick have lost touch with family and friends…have lost homes and jobs… have lost hope. That’s why Easter is one of the greatest occasions to reach out with God’s love to those in need.
So please help provide meals during this Easter season. Send your gift today.
God bless you,
Joy Barger Ruthie Tong
Chief Development Officer Chief Operating Officer
P.S. Please consider providing as many Easter meals as possible. Please respond today. In turn, I have a special gift for you – our Easter bookmark. Please keep it in your Bible as a reminder to pray for Rick and all those you help at City Mission of Findlay. Thank you!
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In 2019, The City Mission provided:
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For 85 years The City Mission has helped men, women, children and families move from crisis to stability. We are the only emergency shelter in Hancock County and are funded entirely through individuals, churches and businesses in our community.
OUR MISSION
City Mission of Findlay provides emergency help to homeless and hungry people through collaborative efforts to meet physical, spiritual, vocational and mental health needs demonstrating the love of Jesus Christ.
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OUR VISION
As a viable and effective emergency shelter, the City Mission of Findlay seeks to end homelessness and hunger by providing food, shelter, and access to essential services to help men, women and children move from crisis to stability.
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