In the heart of Trinity Rescue Mission lies a story of resilience, faith, and transformation. The Smith family, consisting of eight members, embarked on a journey of hope and renewal when they arrived at Trinity Rescue Mission in September of 2023. Despite the trials and hardships they had endured, the Smith family’s faces radiated hope […]
A Journey of Faith, Survival, and Redemption: Lovely’s Story
Lovely’s story begins in Jacksonville, where she grew up with a single mother raising five children. As the fourth child, attention was sparse, and she grappled with feelings of neglect, giving rise to lifelong insecurities. In the midst of this emotional turmoil, Lovely found an anchor in her faith in Jesus Christ. Throughout her life, […]
Resilience and Renewal: The Shakyra Story
In the midst of life’s storms, there are stories of strength and courage. One such story is that of Shakyra, a resilient mother of eight, who in August, found herself at the crossroads of despair and hope. Fleeing an ongoing domestic violence situation, Shakyra embarked on a journey that led her to Trinity Rescue Mission, […]
A Journey of Deliverance: Kimberly Steen
On August 25, 2023, Kimberly Steen found herself standing outside a homeless shelter in the scorching heat in Jacksonville, Florida. “The beads of sweat on my back and face hardly register as I’m overwhelmed by a profound sense of peace.” Twenty-four hours prior, she was at her ex-boyfriend’s house crying out to God and begging […]
A Journey of Healing and Rediscovery
Life often takes us on unexpected paths, a blend of choices we make and circumstances thrust upon us. For one individual, their journey led them to the Trinity Rescue Mission, a place that would prove to be more than just a shelter, but a sanctuary for healing and renewal. Arriving at the Trinity Rescue Mission […]
Triumph Over Adversity: Brian Fulston’s Journey to Hope and Stability
In the face of unimaginable challenges, there are stories of resilience and hope that serve as beacons of inspiration. Brian Fulston’s path to Trinity Rescue Mission is a testament to the indomitable human spirit and the transformative power of compassionate support. From experiencing a stroke to facing eviction and homelessness, Brian’s journey highlights the vital […]
Resilience, Determination, and Faith: The Brittni Davis Story
December 14, 2022 – a date that will forever be etched in the mind of Brittni Davis. It is a day that everything in her life changed. The day she received the news that she had renal and heart failure. At the beginning, she thought it was just COVID, but tests proved her otherwise. She […]
A Life-Changing Experience: The Taucha Blackshear Story
Entering a new phase of life can be a daunting experience. It is a time when you are likely to face challenges and battles from within, and it can be hard to know how to navigate them. But for Taucha, her experience at Trinity was like a breath of fresh air, even though she was […]
From Hopelessness to Hope: The Bruce Conage Story
Bruce Conage came to Trinity Rescue Mission with the feeling of hopelessness and heaviness. Going down some dark and cold roads in his life, he realized he needed support immediately. “I needed help to fix the brokenness of my life,” said Bruce. “I was told about Trinity Rescue Mission and the help I could get […]
The Power of a Lifeline and a Second Chance: The Ashley Dunham Story
Three months ago, Ashley Dunham was desperate for a fresh start and a second chance. So she packed up her entire life and left New Jersey on the Greyhound bus with her daughter. She arrived in Florida 36 hours later. “We spent a week with my mother, and then she gave me information about Trinity,” […]
Overcoming Addiction and Gaining a Second Chance at Life: The Charles Bartlett Story
“I used to have my own handyman business,” said Charles Bartlett. “But I became addicted, and my life began to spiral out of control.” Charles started using meth to work long hours and make more money, yet he had no idea that the addiction would cause him to lose so much. After becoming dependent […]
Finding Self-Love, Peace, and Rest After Tribulation: The Eddie Armstrong Story
Eddie Armstrong was introduced to crack cocaine in 1986. The addiction destroyed his first marriage, took away his home, put him in and out of jail and prison, and landed him in a rehabilitation clinic in 2010. While he remarried after successfully completing rehab, his marriage ended after five years, forcing him to live with […]