Stories of Changed Lives

Jordan started taking drugs at the early age of 8 years old. Taking drugs to cope with physical pain soon led to a more serious drug addiction.  His solution to pain created more health problems and left Jordan sick, homeless and at the door of Raleigh Rescue Mission in need of help.

Tired and hungry.  That's how Sheri, an expecting mom, and her 4 year old son arrived at Raleigh Rescue Mission's Emergency Shelter last fall.  Since then, Sheri has found new hope and a new life.  Read more about the many blessings Sheri will celebrate this Thanksgiving.

Tanesha has a 4-year-old son and a baby girl. Before her daughter was born, she did the best she could to take care of her toddler. But her life was tough. Her job didn’t provide enough income to pay for day care, a place to live and food. It was incredibly stressful, always living on the edge.

Children grow up in alcoholic homes. It’s a hard reality and a story we hear over and over from men and women who enter Raleigh Rescue Mission’s recovery program. And the sad consequences are often a repetition of their parents’ mistakes.