Stories of Changed Lives

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.

Six weeks ago, Glenn Morgan had a little heart-to-heart talk with himself. He had to admit that much of his 48 years had been spent running from bad decisions he’d made.