Easter Hope

What a privilege it is to bring Easter hope to those in despair. When a person walks through our doors for a meal, they receive so much more. Just yesterday morning George was sitting at the breakfast table. He asked to speak with me. He talked about his 25 years of homelessness and drug an alcohol addiction. He's haunted by the shame he feels over the way he has failed his family and the things that he has done.

I was able to share with him the wonderful Easter story of Christ's death and resurrection, which brings hope to our lives. We prayed together, and he placed his trust in Christ for forgiveness and started on a new journey to experience a dynamic relationship with Christ. Through our 12 to 18 month life-changing residential recovery program, he will be able to face himself, rectify his past and build a bright future.

Homelessness in San Francisco continues to be a heartbreaking problem. Authorities estimate that around 8,000 people are living totally devastated lives. They've lost all hope of ever having a better life. But CityTeam's residential recovery program is helping people who have been homeless to find hope and healing as they rectify the past and prepare for a wonderful future.

Thanks to your support we are able to provide hope to all generations. Jeremiah 29:11 says: For I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you HOPE and a future!

Shirley Pounds
City Director, CityTeam San Francisco