Thousands of men and women have found new hope and strength through the help they received through the Milwaukee Rescue Mission. When you see how far some of these men, women and children have come, their lives can be an inspiration to us all. Here are just some of their stories.

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Larry's Story

Larry serves up more than just dinner!

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Larry's Story

Changed by God’s Truth:
    Thank you for giving him a place to grow closer to God!
 

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Brian's Story

Thank you for helping Brian make the best move of his life: towards God!

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Monique's Story

Through your support at Joy House, Monique is becoming a better woman and mother!

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Joyce's Story

Joyce got a fresh start through Joy House.

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Roscoe's Story

MRM helped give Roscoe a brighter outlook.

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Robert's Story

Robert looks forward to new beginnings!

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Claudine's Story

When Claudine came to Joy House with her children in February 2009, she found much more than a place to stay.

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Diana's Story

With a growing family, Diana found the caring support she needed at Joy House.

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Billy's Story

Read about how Billy gives back!

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Phil's Story

Through ups and downs along the way, Phil has a new focus on the future.

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Joy House Kids

A few of the happy faces at Joy House.

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Rosalind's Story

Rosalind’s New-found Freedom

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Evette's Story

“I could change my situation...or my life.”

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Michael's Story

We need to give God the keys...

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James' Story

One Night, One Seed...One New Life!

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Angela's Story

I know I am never alone!
 

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Sandra's Story

Beyond Her Mistakes...
    Thank you for giving her family a home!

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Sam's Story

Sam Brown is a model citizen. He’s been married for 21 years and has three teenage children. 

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Ron's Story

Your Support Established Him in a Better Life!
The EAS Program: How you help homeless men and women get back on their feet financially

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NiQuanna's Story

In the Hardest Time of Her Life...You Were There to Help!

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Marquita's Story

When Marquita’s mother moved to Milwaukee, Marquita came with her and they shared a house.

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Marivelle's Story

All of our donors mean so much to us here at the Mission. We know that every gift is given in love, and each is a special blessing to our guests.

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Latoya's Story

Being a single mother with three young kids wasn’t easy, but Latoya was determined to provide everything they needed...

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Marcel's Story

All Marcel could feel was panic at the thought of not getting the money to buy more drugs, not being able to get high that night.

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Keith's Story

Keith has three dreams: to buy his own home, to start a painting business, and to be a mentor in an urban community.

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Joe's Story

Focused on God Now...
   because your support helped him change his life!
 

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Georgia & Javarre's Story

Home is Where the Heart Is:
   You helped give this family just what they needed!

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Tina's Story

 With three children to care for and one more on the way, Tina had a lot to worry about. Her problems only got worse.

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David's Story

Before coming to the Milwaukee Rescue Mission, David spent the previous six years trying to manage his addiction to drugs and alcohol on his own.

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Danise's Story

Danise’s pregnancy wasn’t going well. She was so sick she kept missing work--a serious crisis for a family living on a single paycheck. She fell behind on rent...and suddenly she and her three sons were homeless.

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