Category: Stories

Life is full of challenges, and for Leslie, these challenges often felt insurmountable. Struggling with addiction throughout her life, Leslie found herself in and out of prison, each time distancing herself further from the stability she longed for and putting a strain on her relationships. These hardships took a toll on her emotional, spiritual, and […]

In the bustling city of Jacksonville, Florida, the spirit of giving and community is alive and well, thanks to a remarkable young girl named Addy. At an age where most kids are preoccupied with school and hobbies, Addy decided to embark on a mission that would not only transform spaces but also touch lives at […]

Danielle Gates arrived at Trinity Rescue Mission’s Women and Children’s Center seeking refuge for herself and her unborn twin babies back in February of 2023. Having familiarity with Jacksonville, she relocated from the Atlanta area and sought out Trinity Rescue Mission due to a previous memory of receiving a helping hand when she needed it […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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,” […]

  “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 […]

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 […]

Have you ever been in a place where you felt like you lost everything? While some of us think we know what that feels like, Sandra Wright knows firsthand what it means to be a phoenix rising from the ashes. Born in February 1949, Sandra started her career as a flight attendant for Trans World […]