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Stories connect us, one to another. The Mission's story began not when we opened our doors, but when people started walking through them. Our story is their story. Below are just a glimpse of the many people who sought help at Seattle's Union Gospel Mission.
MEET LIONEL
From Chicago's gang-infested ghetto, Lionel emerged a hardened addict.
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."
MEET KATHY
"Before I came to the Mission, I was homeless . . . not really knowing where my next meal would come from."
MEET EVERETT
At 40 years old, Everett had nothing to live for. Nothing but the next drink, the next hit of drugs that would numb his pain.
MEET DAWN
During her 19 years in prison, Dawn became acquainted with serial killers like Charles Manson's "family"...
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