Stories

  • Hope Rises

    For years, Rayshaun tried to navigate the chaos of life on his own. It wasn’t until he came to Royal Pines, surrendered his struggle, and began trusting in the Lord, that he found true healing. Rayshaun discovered the power of sobriety and a kind of peace he never thought possible.

  • Educating for Change

    Every day, our homeless and hurting clients face a multitude of challenges that require a comprehensive approach to healing. Many have attended the “school of hard knocks” for a long time. That’s why our programming, including education, uplifts and transforms the whole person: body, mind and spirit. At the Jimmie Hale Mission, we care for our brothers and sisters in Christ so that they may re-enter society with a fresh start and begin successful, productive lives.

  • Independence from Addiction

    Hank is marking his independence from addiction by celebrating five years of sobriety in 2024… “Active recovery here teaches you about decision making at length. I learned that if you can begin thinking change,” he says. “you learn to make value-based decisions rather than emotional ones.” He knows having God in his life has made all the difference.

  • Father’s Day

    Father’s Day holds a unique and special place in the hearts of many. For some, it is a time to celebrate the lives of men who have had a positive impact in our ives. For others, it’s a painful time that holds a precious few good memories. For Julius and his family, Father’s Day is a day to celebrate reuniting with family and mending broken relationships.

  • Come to Me

    Angela is a single mom of two boys. Recently, she experience great loss in a short amount of time. Her mother, father, and brother all passed away within months of each other. Angela had no time to grieve and the weight of suffering was so heavy. In addition to these tragedies, she also lost her job and was evicted from her home. Angela “fell iff balance,” she needed to mentally “reboot and restart.” All of this led to her breaking point and brought her to Jessie’sPlace.