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Day 11 of 12 | 12 Days of Christmas Homelessness will never happen to me.

Myth 8 about homelessness

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Myth 3 about homelessness

Myth 2 about homelessness

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Learn the 12 Myths About Homelessness

With over 5,000 homes damaged or destroyed, mostly in one of the poorest areas of St. Louis, the need can feel overwhelming. But we remember how Jesus fed the 5,000 with just a few loaves and fish. I believe He can multiply your gift today to bring healing and hope to our city. 

How I thank God for your faithful partnership which has made such a big difference for good in the lives of so many homeless children, women, and men. When I think of how you have helped Ruby who recently came to NLEC I can’t help but praise God for raising up caring individuals like you to help New Life at this time of great need. 

If you value peace and prosperity of soul, you will not neglect to pray. It is prayer that keeps us up above the clouds and brings heaven down. It is not those who have plenty of time to pray that do the most praying, but they who take the time.  O God! Take our hearts and compress within them that pure love from thine own heart that will cause us to pray. 

I appreciate everything the New Life VCHC gives to the unhoused. The food, showers, free store, lockers, and free phone services. But I am most grateful for being able to use a clean bathroom. I know it sounds so simple. But the homeless get turned away from public restrooms or forced to purchase an item before stores and restaurants will allow us to use their facilities.  I am appreciative of a clean toilet with hot water and soap. Thank you!

My mom shot and killed herself in 1972 when I was 12 years old. Since then, six more people in my family have committed suicide. I tried to kill myself, but Jesus saved my life! When I was 14 years old, I was raped by a child molester. I ran away from the reform school. The court sent me there for stealing a car to run away from a home that the court sent me to.

My family abandoned me and left me homeless. I never imagined this would happen to me. Never! I am so lost. I thank God for the New Life VCHC! A place of warmth and hope. I am a believer in God. Please keep me in your prayers!

I am confined to a wheelchair due to my deteriorating health. I got evicted and now homeless. The New Life VCHC helps me every day with clean bathrooms, good clothes at their free store and fresh, hot meals. God has me and gives me the strength to keep going.