FOOD for those who are Hungry
HYGIENE for those who are Homeless
RECOVERY for those who are Addicted
Randy’s Journey of Transformation
Randy had no income, no family support nearby. He’d been living on the streets for months and no idea how his story would unfold. What he did have was determination.
“I told myself,” he remembers, “‘No matter what my case manager tells me to do, even if I don’t like it, I’m going to do it.’” And he did—every single step.
That carried him until he received housing at the apartments next door to ICS. “That was one of the best days of my life,” he says. “I felt like things were finally turning around.”
Randy has been sober for over 15 years now.
And recently, he found his way to Dave’s Day Center at ICS, where he comes most weekdays for a hot, nourishing lunch. “I try to come every day. I’ve met people here” he says with a smile. “(ICS) gives hope. Real hope. A hot meal and a kind face might not seem like a big deal, but when you’ve had to sleep in a dumpster just to survive the cold, it means everything. Thank you for making this possible.”
Assumed a little less,
Tried to feel what they feel?
What if we opened our hearts a little more
And asked ourselves, what if, what if this was me?
‘Cause they are just like you and me,
Trying to find a way to be in this world
And live in peace.
Is that a crime?”
Music & Lyrics by Naomi Wachira
ICS strives to create a Community of Hope and save lives by making sure people have the basics that every human being needs: a warm welcome, nutritious food, a place to take a shower & use a restroom…and a place to sleep.
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