“Having one parent in jail and another who passed away, I feel lucky to have had a place to stay like the HOME AGAIN youth shelter. I was able to stay in school, and had good support from the staff. They taught me a lot of life skills, and now that I am getting ready… Continue Reading →
“As a mom of five children, a home-owner, and an employee of City Mission, I count myself blessed to be where I am today. Not too many years ago, I found myself homeless, pregnant, and with several of my children in CYS custody. I initially received help at City Mission’s Women’s Shelter. A short time… Continue Reading →
“In my role as a Fayette County Commissioner, I am charged with the well-being of all Fayette County citizens. This task would be difficult to achieve without organizations like City Mission, who for the past 25+ years have worked behind the scenes to address the many and diverse needs of the poor and homeless. City… Continue Reading →
Each year, we kick off the Christmas season with an annual tree lighting ceremony for all who find themselves in our homeless shelters at this special time of year. Our ceremony includes food and refreshments, Christmas gifts, Christmas caroling, and a visit from Santa Claus. This event is supported by many individuals and businesses in… Continue Reading →
Every year, the week before Thanksgiving, City Mission staff prepare, cook, and serve a wonderful dinner to all the men, women, and children in our homeless shelter programs for Thanksgiving. Donations of food are received (turkeys, stuffing, pumpkin pies) from many individuals and businesses in the community. We thank them for their generosity to City… Continue Reading →
City Mission-Living Stones, Inc. holds a food drive during the months of March and April each year. All proceeds raised through this drive are critical to purchasing food supplies for our emergency shelters and help us to meet the needs of the homeless men, women, and children we serve. Our annual food drive allows us… Continue Reading →