by Ryan Bartels | Aug 10, 2018 | Uncategorized
Several volunteers from the Meadowbrook branch of Valley National Bank devoted a portion of their Tuesday evening to conducting classes in financial literacy at Jessie’s Place. Volunteers offer financial education at Jessie’s Place Topics such as banking basics,...
by Ryan Bartels | May 11, 2018 | Uncategorized
To look at Jenna, you see a young woman, a young mom, playing with her son and enjoying life. And all of those details are true. But behind her smile, Jenna revealed overcoming a very traumatic time in her life. “When I first came to Jessie’s Place, I...
by Ryan Bartels | Apr 9, 2018 | Uncategorized
Come celebrate a milestone you made possible! On Sunday, April 15th, from 2 to 4 p.m., we’ll be celebrating with an open house event at Jessie’s Place. Refreshments will be served, tours will be provided, and heartwarming stories will be shared –...
by Ryan Bartels | Mar 8, 2018 | Uncategorized
When Joseph first came to the Jimmie Hale Mission in December, he was a broke and disillusioned man. “I was physically and spiritually bankrupt,” he shared with us. The first fifty years of his life was marked by mistakes and Joseph spent a good deal of...
by Ryan Bartels | Feb 22, 2018 | Uncategorized
At Jessie’s Place, our shelter for women and children, the “Jesus, the Greatest Love of All,” Valentine’s Day party has become an annual celebration held before Valentine’s Day where we joyfully share the saving grace and love that God has for us all. Not only did we...
by Ryan Bartels | Jan 25, 2018 | Uncategorized
Studies show that most people don’t become homeless when they run out of money, at least not right away. Most end up homeless when they run out of relationships. Which is what happen to Sandra. “I had been a care-taker for my aunt and her home but when...
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