Rick’s Story
“It’s all come together, and the biggest takeaway is that faith has been imparted in me.” Not all stories of homelessness are spurred by a toxic upbringing or a single tragic event. Sometimes the homeless experience creeps up on someone, like a thief in the night, when they least expect it. In Rick’s case, it […]
Shanda’s Story
“This is a place of healing” Shanda married at age 18 – to escape the struggles that had forced her to grow up way too fast. The little girl lost her mother when she was only 7. Along with her younger sibling, she moved in with her grandmother who battled diabetes and lost her leg […]
Arthur’s Story
“God put me in the right place” Arthur woke up in the woods, as he did many mornings, while he wandered lost, experiencing homelessness and controlled by addiction. He stumbled through the dark and the cold, battling the elements and his inner demons. Every day was a struggle to find his next meal – let […]
Mary’s Story
“I was given another opportunity” Mary was forced to grow up way too soon … when she became a teenage mother. She missed out on normal rites of passage like going to prom, playing sports and dreaming about what she would be someday. While her friends were going to football games, Mary was changing diapers […]
Christopher’s Story
“I was shown Grace” Abusive instead of loving. Dismissive instead of attentive. Critical instead of understanding. Chris’ stepfather was anything but a positive influence in his life, instead afflicting the young boy with pain, confusion and self-loathing. As he grew older, Chris sought out those who made him feel he belonged – who made him […]
Breanna’s Story
“I’ve become a new version of myself” Happy. Healthy. Safe. Carefree. Sadly, these are not words Breanna would use to describe her childhood. From as early as she can remember, her story was one of sadness, confusion, loss and despair. “I was young when a lot of things happened to me,” Breanna says. “My parents […]
Tiffany’s Story
“I had to make a choice” In a household dominated by her mother’s battle with substances, Tiffany’s childhood was toxic and chaotic. Without the attention and protection she needed, she fell victim to bullying by other children and older siblings. And at only age 11, she was sexually abused by a relative she’d never before […]
10th Annual Difference Makers Gala
Come support City Rescue Mission and celebrate our 10th Annual Difference Makers Gala. Thursday, May 1, 2025Southbank Hotel Jacksonville RiverwalkTickets: Individual $200Table (10 seats) $2000 CONTACT: Angela Washington(904) 421-5147 or crmdevelopment@crmjax.org. To view the flyer, click here Donate Thursday, May 2, 2024Southbank Hotel Jacksonville RiverwalkTickets: Individual $150Table (10 seats) $1500 CONTACT: Angela Washington(904) 421-5147 or […]
James’ Story
“It was God who saved me” James loved playing baseball; he excelled at it, too. Almost as much as the game itself, he enjoyed coaching younger kids and helping them develop their skills. So after college, when he failed to be drafted by a professional team, the dream he’d held since childhood was shattered. The […]
Duan’s Story
“The Best Decision of My Life” At 6 years old, Duan saw a man get shot as he got off the school bus. He witnessed another murder at the age of 16. While these events offer graphic insight into the environment where Duan spent his youth – and could easily be blamed for his destructive […]
