From Homelessness to Wholeness
Manny began taking drugs as a teen. Like so many who find themselves on our streets, he was trying to hide the pain from a childhood full of violence and trauma.
By the time he was nineteen, Manny was homeless and addicted to heroin. He spent the next 15 years in and out of prison and living on the streets.
“I been there so bad, I even ate out of the garbage can,” shares Manny.
But after he was released from prison, he knew it was time for change.
“They do a lot here. At all the holidays, they make you feel good here, make you want to feel at home.”
– Manny
Manny found his way to the Mission, where he found meals, shelter, a hot shower, new clothes, and the love of Jesus. He joined our New Life Program where he learned how to forgive those in his past, and how to live a new life in Jesus, without heroin or alcohol.
Today, Manny has been clean and sober for nearly two years and wants to continue working with those who are homeless.
“I relate to the homeless people because I’ve been there, so I have more compassion on them. I want to help them. That’s my goal is to help the homeless people.”
