“I’m setting goals for my future, and I believe they are within reach.” For years, Carolyn built a stable life in New York as a nursing assistant but she knew it wasn’t the safest place to raise her son. She made the difficult decision to move her family to Jacksonville, hoping it would give her son every opportunity to thrive.

“They opened new doors for me and helped me see there’s more to life.” Painful loss and unhealthy influences led James into addiction at an early age. After years of substance abuse, prison sentences and broken relationships, he arrived at City Rescue Mission ready to confront the struggles that had kept him trapped for so long. James remembers happy moments

“God gave me a second chance.” Benjamin was raised with a strong foundation, surrounded by the love and encouragement of his family. But despite that beginning, he eventually found himself making choices that led him down a difficult path. Looking back, he can clearly see how God was at work, leading him toward a fresh start.  Benjamin says he had