Gerald has been homeless for over 20 years and has been utilizing the Turlock Gospel Mission services and resources since it opened. Gerald and his dog, Molly, were hit by a car and badly injured. When Gerald was in the hospital and nursing home for weeks, Turlock Gospel Mission took care of Molly for him.…
ReadRachel has a lived through a series of circumstances that some may call unfortunate. After the death of multiple loved ones, rocky relationships, abuse, health issues, and instability, she found Turlock Gospel Mission. Her life started to turn around when she surrendered control, belongings, and the past. She found support, encouragement, and life-changing resources at the…
Read“I know God is always there. It helps me to see faces at Turlock Gospel Mission that remind me of His goodness” -Jeanna A few years ago, Jeanna first walked through the doors of Turlock Gospel Mission seeking food and essential resources. Since that day, she has not only gained the skills to access those…
ReadSeven years ago, Bridgette was coming to Turlock Gospel Mission to eat a full meal, clean up, socialize, and relax in a safe place. She was in the midst of addiction and unable to acquire transportation or housing. Fast forward 7 years and she is sober, healthy, housed, and thriving. What happened in between then…
ReadLasandra came to Turlock Gospel Mission expecting to receive the basics, such as food and clothing. When she left, not only did she have a full stomach and clean outfit, but she was equipped with the tools necessary to succeed both personally and professionally. Several years ago, Lasandra was involved in a car accident that…
ReadWhen James came to Turlock Gospel Mission, he was in addiction, unhappy, and unsure of the future. He will be the first to admit, it was a low point for him, but since then he has overcome many challenges, learned important lessons, and offered hope and encouragement to others just as he was offered when…
Read“A place of safety.” This is how Jeannie describes Turlock Gospel Mission. After becoming homeless, Jeannie was desperately seeking basic necessities such a food, shelter, and clothing, but beyond that, she was also seeking resources to get her back on her feet. Jeannie found Turlock Gospel Mission through some friends and quickly came to realize…
ReadOne of our guests is clean off of heroin! This individual took the money that would have been used for drugs and treated everyone to an “Ice Cream Party” instead. What an encouragement for all of those that we’re able to join together and celebrate this wonderful victory! It is a tangible representation of how…
ReadThis year, Linda spent her birthday celebrating another year of life alongside staff and friends at Turlock Gospel Mission. Married for 26 years, with 7 kids and 8 grandkids, she is the first to admit that life can go in many unexpected directions. When Linda’s husband started doing drugs about 5 years ago, he was…
ReadJeanna’s childhood was far from normal, she watched her father beat her mother on a regular basis, and at the early age of twelve her father gave Jeanna her first drink. Alcohol became a way for Jeanna to cope with her family issues, and shortly after being introduced to drinking, Jeanna became a full-blown alcoholic. …
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