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Justin came into our care with an addiction to alcohol and he has now remained sober for over 9 months. That is the longest he has gone without a drink since the alcohol addiction took over his life.   Justin began attending Elevate Church. One of the first times he attended, the pastor was …

My story actually started August 11, 2024. I was evicted from my apartment in Springfield, Missouri. My brother paid for an occasional hotel room, but I ended up on the streets with my dog. My church sent me up to Sioux City on a bus. That was a 27 hour bus ride. I made it up at here at 8am, my …

Homelessness is a complex issue. It would be nice if the issue could be easily understood and/or easily solved. The Gospel Mission’s approach resonates with me in so many ways. One key aspect the Mission provides is structure in a person’s life – lights out time, wake-up time, meal times, assigned …

Kayla lost her children, and has spent a lot of time fighting to get them back. Both of her girls were in the Foster Care system now, and things were not going as they should. She was located in Omaha, but relocated to Sioux City to be closer to her girls. She was living in a hotel during the whole …

Jerry was baptized Sunday April 14th at Central Baptist Church here in Sioux City, Iowa. We couldn't be prouder of him!! He says he feels more positive ever since his baptism. To him, baptism is a public declaration of your belief and love for Jesus Christ. Jerry enjoys going to his church …

Yuri hit a low point in his life recently due to his addiction to alcohol. He has been battling this addiction since he was a young teen. When he relapsed in March 2023, he began a downward spiral. He had to be hospitalized to detox. He entered treatment to try and gain sobriety.   That relapse …