My name is Christian. After making a few bad decisions, I found myself in a jail cell. That’s when I realized I needed a new foundation for myself and needed to be there for my kids. I turned to the Mission and found some missing pieces there that I needed. Some of the men leading were from the same streets as me. They were the first to reach out to help me up. I decided that the Mission was something I was going to do and give it my best effort.

Now I am back on track & giving back as a House Manager for a Mission Bridging house and as a shelter worker at the new Navigation Center.

The best way to keep what you have is to keep giving back. I believe my experience will help other Mission participants because I have been in similar situations. If they can see how my life has changed, hopefully, they can change too.