“The Mission is giving me the tools I need so when I get out into the real world, I’ll know exactly what to do when I face a big giant in my life.” Imagine waking up frightened, cold and hungry – fleeing an abusive relationship and not knowing where your next meal will come from. This was the reality for

“The Mission is just like Heaven to me. I didn’t know love, understanding and happiness until I came here.” Shantakia experienced unimaginable loss at the vulnerable young age of 13 when her mother passed away. Two years later, she lost her brother too. Then her father died. Consumed by loneliness and grief, despair followed her into adulthood and prevented her

“There are a lot of people out there who really need help, and this is a good place for them. It gets them off the streets… back to their families.” Shantakia experienced unimaginable loss at the vulnerable young age of 13 when her mother passed away. Two years later, she lost her brother too. Then her father died. Consumed by