Download a PDF to read the full newsletter. Or read our featured article below. Gateway To A New Life David could not afford to drive to work. He lost his last job for a lack of gas money. Like so many others in Douglas County, just getting that job was hard to do. Then it was […]
Download a PDF to read the full newsletter. Or read our featured article below. Gateway To A New Life Michelle’s childhood was one of being spoiled and lacking discipline. Her father died when she was six-yearsold. Her mother sank into a deep depression because of it and never recovered. Michelle was too young and immature to […]
Download a PDF to read the full newsletter. Or read our featured article below. Not A Matter Of Choice We do not choose our historical setting, culture, genetic features, talents or deficiencies. Stephanie did not choose to have bipolar disorder, a condition characterized by alternating periods of mania (highs) and mental depression (lows). It usually starts […]
Download a PDF to read the full newsletter. Or read our featured article below. A Stepping Stone Byron referred to the Mission as “a stepping stone”, that is a solid footing to cross over a turbulent time in life. The storm began to brew much earlier than his present 39 years of age. His mother died […]
Download a PDF to read the full newsletter. Or read our featured article below. Veteran Finds Housing Jim utilized the Roseburg Rescue Mission while waiting for the new construction to be completed of a Veterans Administration housing project. He was on the waiting list for the new Eagle’s Landing on the VA Roseburg grounds. Other homeless, […]
Download a PDF to read the full newsletter. Or read our featured article below. Mission History The Roseburg Rescue Mission began in 1964 by Norman Williams. He was a combat veteran of WWII. He served in the Pacific islands. Norman returned from the war hardened and drank heavily. He has been described as “the black sheep […]
Download a PDF to read the full newsletter. Or read our featured article below. Out Of Darkness, Into Light “The darkest darkness was not dark enough for me,” Jennifer said. She was intrigued, captivated, charmed by darkness. She had a very difficult time in this interview remembering or even wanting to admit to the bondage. Its […]
Download a PDF to read the full newsletter. Or read our featured article below. Bicycling To Work Brad is no stranger to work; he is a newcomer to the Mission. He is 39-years-old, not married, has no children, homeless for the first time. His career has been in the field of retail technology, a specialty that […]
Download a PDF to read the full newsletter. Or read our featured article below. A Change of Seasons Henry was a local real estate appraiser for six years, until that market had a significant downturn. During that time of adjustment, he lost his career and his house. He did the work that was available. For three […]
Download a PDF to read the full newsletter. Or read our featured article below. I Needed A Safe Place Becky has an excellent work history in the midst of an otherwise turbulent life. Thus far at 30 years of age, employment has been a great source of security and confidence. She said, “Work is stabilizing. I […]
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