Impact Stories

Growing up without a lot of money, Kevin thought drugs would make him feel accepted and that material things would fulfill him.

Nicky has worn many different hats since she began working with us at Helping Up Mission. She puts her natural talents to use as a hairdresser, choir director, cook, resident assistant, and more. But...

Deborah was seven years old when her family immigrated to America from Belize. In the years that followed, she achieved one major accomplishment after another: the first in her family to graduate...

It’s a miracle that Ryan is alive today… In an act of “tough love,” Ryan’s parents kicked him out of the house when he turned 18. His addiction was growing out of control. Ryan was gripped by so much...

“When you come here, it’s like you’re home.” When George arrived at Helping Up Mission last fall, he was shaking so badly he could hardly walk. Heavy drinking had taken a severe toll on the one-time...