Jake’s Story

Jake’s Story

After losing everything and with nowhere else to stay, Jake began sleeping in the river valley at night – with only a sleeping bag to keep him warm. “I tried to get people to help me, but it didn’t seem like anything was coming through.” As the temperatures...
Will’s Story

Will’s Story

Will had lost it all to alcoholism and was living in a tent in Calgary. “I realized my life was falling apart, so I prayed for guidance,” he says. Will decided to leave Calgary by train. “I believe God divinely intervened because I ended up at Hope Mission, which was...
Vicki’s Story

Vicki’s Story

13-year-old Vicki struggled to make good friends at school. At home, she struggled with persistent hunger. Hope Mission programs began to address Vicki’s most pressing needs in multiple ways. “My family receives food hampers from Hope Mission and it really helps us a...
Ell’s Story

Ell’s Story

“Before Hope Mission, life wasn’t going too well,” 16-year-old Ell shares. “My family doesn’t really have that much money to get food.” Ell also struggled with friendships at school. But this teenager’s life has changed because of people like you. And your...
Chelsea’s Story

Chelsea’s Story

“Hope Mission breakfast was always an option for someplace to go, especially first thing in the morning,” Chelsea shares. Chelsea was struggling with homelessness and addictions. She felt abandoned by her family. Breakfast at Hope Mission was just a starting point;...