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May 10 The Women & Children Housing Crisis Forum Recap
There’s a common misconception that homelessness is an issue that only affects single men and women, but in reality, 41% of the homeless population is comprised of families – the vast majority of which are headed by single mothers. This…
Apr 10 Volunteer Spotlight: Chuck
Our Child Care and Pathways programs provide the love and security that kids and young women at Laura’s Home need to thrive. But for teen boys who came to Laura’s Home with their mothers, finding connection and building relationships can be difficult. One…
Apr 09 Women & Children are Experiencing Homelessness Like Never Before
Learn More About the Emerging Women & Children Housing Crisis in Our Special Report Below
Apr 07 11 Ways to Be the Best Volunteer
11 Ways to be the Best Volunteer Volunteering for the first time at a new place or the first time ever can bring out the nerves in most people! But at The City Mission, we want you to feel comfortable…
Mar 31 We Did It! Because of You, Laura’s Home Will Have a New Roof.
On March 1st, an intense wind blew part of the Laura’s Home roof off of the building, causing damage to the building and to some of the rooms on our fourth floor. The women and children inside at the time…
Apr 02 Ride with a Mission
Join us for our 4th annual Ride with a Mission. A motorcycle rally/fundraiser on Saturday, September 12, 2015! The City Mission, for 105 years, has been providing help and hope to all people through the transforming power of God’s love, will…
Feb 10 Become a Young Leader
Do you have passion and enthusiasm for serving those in need? If so, we have big plans for you! Become an intern at The City Mission and learn how to serve and minister to men, women, and children in crisis.…
Feb 10 Brittany – Words of Hope
The City Mission in general focuses so much on hope, and bringing hope to the people around us, and I know for me it even served as hope for myself when you’re in a desperate situation. –Brittany Kimlingen, Pathways Intern.…
Feb 10 New Programs Rolled Out at Crossroad’s Men’s Crisis Center
We started implementing some new and exciting things here at the Crossroads Men’s Crisis Center at The City Mission that we’d love to share with you! We have been rolling out some new program upgrades as part of our short-…
Feb 10 Emily: Showing Christ’s Love
Hear from intern, Emily Sigmon, as she witnesses client transformation first-hand during a Laura’s Home Women’s Crisis Center program. Laura’s Home interns get to see what it’s like to work each day with women and children in crisis, build relationships…