An unexpected blessing
How you restored hope to Ilsia at Christmas—and year round!
Escaping the cycle of poverty felt impossible for Ilsia. As a single mother to five children, it was no easy task to stay afloat.
Even with a job, Ilsia struggled to keep a roof over their heads, put food on the table and meet the basic needs of her family. Despite the challenges, she was vibrant and devoted to doing whatever it took to make ends meet. But the pressure caught up with Ilsia.
Like many other single parents, she was battling depression brought on from the pain of poverty. But Ilsia felt there was no other option than to persevere alone—until she came to the Mission.
When Ilsia came through our doors, it wasn’t for groceries or a place to stay. It was to take a position at Mission Muffins. In no way did Ilsia take this job anticipating that the Mission would be there for her in her time of need. She kept carrying on doing whatever it took to keep her precious family housed and fed.
It was only a matter of time before Ilsia hit a wall. Poverty and the emotional struggles that come with it were taking a toll. Staff at the Mission noticed that Ilsia needed extra support and referred her to an on-site counselor. What started as a job opportunity turned into an unexpected blessing.
Over several months of hard work, Ilsia addressed the matters of her heart that needed healing. She found relief from anger and depression, along with other vital tools she needed to lift herself out of poverty.
The Mission was able to help Ilsia and her family with food, clothing, housing assistance and even furniture for their new home. The care Ilsia received is made possible with your help and is all designed to alleviate the financial and emotional challenges brought on by poverty. At Christmas, that’s exactly what so many hurting families need.
Ilsia says, “Everyone at the Mission is so kind and truly seems to care about me. They constantly show me kindness and even bought gifts for my kids at Christmas.”
Now, Ilsia is able to provide for her children. This Christmas, they have joy and a new year of endless opportunity to look forward to. “The Mission has changed my family’s life,” Ilsia says.
Thank you for all you do to help people like Ilsia find stability. You can bless even more struggling families this Christmas with your gift today!