Stories of Hope
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Meet Maria
Maria is so grateful, you have given her a chance at a whole new life. “I was in a dark place, and god brought me back to the light…” As a child, Maria thought she had the perfect family. So
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Meet Terry
Terry is celebrating new life this Easter! Thank you for touching his life with hope. “I was hopeless and had no place to go…” Terry still remembers the pain he felt when his parents divorced, and his beloved family members
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Impact Stories of HRM
Stories of life change surround the ministry of Holland Rescue Mission. For over 100 years, the ministry has impacted the lives of not only homeless residents, but staff members and volunteers. Hear their stories and celebrate the work.
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Meet Carl
Thanks to you…Carl has been given a life-changing gift this Christmas. “The Mission gave me the first Bible I’ve ever had…” “The Lord showed me a different way to live.” Carl and his fiancée left Michigan and moved to Florida
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Meet Barbara
Grateful through it all: Barbara is especially thankful for YOU! Your compassion & support change lives. “I’ve been blessed by so much love.” From all outward appearances, Barbara’s adoptive family seemed an ideal environment for a little girl. Yet unbeknown
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Meet Ken
Ken is celebrating hope! Your support brings hope to the hurting this Easter.
“Whatever doors God opens for me, I will go through them.”
Ken grew up with parents who were both alcoholics. But in trying to escape the chaos in his house, he started spending time with the wrong crowd.