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Homelessness is complicated and can happen for many reasons. Take some time to explore this section and learn about some of the causes of homelessness and more importantly, about what can be done. With so many homes in foreclosure and food prices climbing out of reach, it may have already happened to someone you know.

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CHANGED LIVES

MEET LIONEL

From Chicago's gang-infested ghetto, Lionel emerged a hardened addict.
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MEET CHRISTOPHER

"I believed I was going to die. And so I came to Seattle's Union Gospel Mission for a meal and a night's rest."

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MEET KATHY

"Before I came to the Mission, I was homeless . . . not really knowing where my next meal would come from."
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COMMON QUESTIONS

Don't you just enable those that are homeless when you offer them a meal?

Do you require men and women to attend chapel before they can receive a meal at the Men's Shelter?

Can I hire men from the Mission's programs for miscellaneous work such yard work, moving, cleaning?

How do I or someone I know get into one of your programs?

What is your primary source of support?

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