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“I’m going to my family reunion this year! – I didn’t think nobody cared about me, but they were going nuts…. And that really got to me……I promised myself I would not do that again to them.” He did not know that his family (two older brothers and two older sisters, a nephew, three sons…
Read MoreWilliam Bradfield “Brad” Trucksis, age 71, passed into his heavenly home on September 9, 2024, due to an accident at his home in Indian Hill, Ohio. The most important aspect of Brad’s life was his faith in Jesus Christ, a vibrant and active faith, which led him to serve in many ways during his life.…
Read MoreAs Ian was preparing for his senior year at Miami Valley Christian Academy, he had plans for his future like many other high schoolers. His goals were to be able to play college football and to one day become a teacher. In the midst of the football season, Ian befriended a co-worker who opened up…
Read More‘This had to be God’ A voice yelled out offering mercy, and suddenly Brian stopped walking toward a bridge where he intended to end his life. He turned around and chose to walk a narrower path that has led him to having his own home again. The years-long journey wasn’t easy, said Kolb, but he…
Read MoreI came to the City Gospel Mission recovery program in November 2023. I plan to graduate in October. That is a goal of mine, because I had no intention of facing my addiction. When I came here, it taught me to dig deep, because I had a whole lot of issues related to my addiction.…
Read MoreIt’s 11:30 a.m. on a Monday at the City Gospel Mission gym. Three men in its transformational recovery program wrap up their workouts and update their spiral-bound notebooks with today’s accomplishments. They high-five and fist-bump with their “coach” Joe Loving. Joe marks down their attendance for the daily, one-hour session. The men regard Joe…
Read More“This Easter meant a lot to Thomas. Like all of our shelter guests, he came to us for a meal and a place to stay. Eventually, after interactions with staff, class instructors, and counselors, he wanted to get baptized. As a boy his mother taught him that you must wear a suit to church on…
Read MoreI suffered a house fire and lost everything. City Gospel Mission helped me get on my feet with personal belongings, clothing, toiletries, things like that. They helped me with a lot of spiritual grounding. I was shaken up. The faith-based classes were very helpful to help through the sense of loss. The classes help you…
Read More“I was doing drugs for about 30 years, and I’ve been down here at City Gospel Mission for about 14 months. During that time before coming here, I had a heart attack and a stroke. I’m still working on getting my voice back. I’m blessed to still be living. It’s a miracle that I’m…
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I am incredibly excited, enthusiastic, and humbled to become President of City Gospel Mission and to lead such a venerable organization. I express my sincere gratitude to Mr. Roger Howell, who has led City Gospel Mission for the past 30 years. During Roger’s tenure, City Gospel Mission has experienced significant growth and expansion of…
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