Stories of Hope
Thanks for Supporting Our Cause.
I still remember the day Sean walked up to me as I stood in the driveway at the Wenatchee Rescue Mission. He was broken.
We talked for a few minutes, and I asked him what had brought him here. Before long, Sean broke down in tears. In that moment, I knew he was ready for change.
It was a privilege to meet Sean at that point in his life. His journey at the Mission has not been easy. Like many people who come through our doors, he faced setbacks and difficult challenges. But he never stopped moving forward.
I have always believed that the people we serve should have the opportunity to tell their own stories. These are Sean's words:
"When my relationship ended in 2020, I found myself homeless in Wenatchee, knowing absolutely no one. I came to the Wenatchee Rescue Mission with nothing but the clothes on my back and a drug addiction that I thought I had hidden.
I'll spare you the painful details, but addiction is something you can't hide forever. I reached a point where I hated the person I had become. That self-hatred sent me down an even more destructive path that eventually led to an almost fatal overdose.
I had given up on everything. I even believed God had given up on me. I thought I had no one.
Looking back, I know that wasn't true.
It's difficult for me to talk about those days, but I am so grateful for the people at the Wenatchee Rescue Mission. Even some of the guys who could be a little rough around the edges showed me love when I couldn't love myself.
The Mission helped me get into rehab. They gave me a second chance—a chance I didn't believe I deserved. They gave me a job when I thought I was unemployable.
This month marks one full year of sobriety. Today I have hope, a growing relationship with God, meaningful friendships, and a life I never imagined was possible.
I simply want to thank everyone who believes in and supports the Mission. To me, this past year has been nothing short of a miracle."
Sean's story is a reminder that transformation is possible. It doesn't happen overnight, and no one does it alone. It takes compassion, patience, practical support, and a community willing to believe in someone before they can believe in themselves.
Because of generous friends like you, people like Sean receive a safe place to sleep, warm meals, compassionate care, help entering treatment, employment opportunities, and the encouragement they need to rebuild their lives.
Simply put, the Wenatchee Rescue Mission cannot help people like Sean without the generosity of people like you.
Thank you for giving hope, restoring dignity, and helping write the next miracle st
Scott Johnson
Executive Director
Hope for Every Mother & Child
Your generosity provides shelter, compassionate care, and the opportunity for families to rebuild their lives—one mother, one child, one chance at a time.