Every year as the holidays come up on the horizon, I find myself looking with fresh eyes at all the grateful faces enjoying a good hot meal at Haven of Rest—and the kind of biblical hope, healing, and recovery that leadsto real life change.

Craig will never forget the moment. Ruined by addiction to prescription medication due to an injury, soon he was led to anything to stop the pain. Craig hit rock bottom without a stop along the way.

On September 27th, 2018 The Haven held its Annual Fundraising Banquet. This Banquet helps fund our Women’s Ministry discipleship-based program that seeks to rescue, restore, and release women from broken lifestyles related to addiction and homelessness.

Thursday, August 2nd is a day that marks the start of a new beginning for 2 men and a day of promotion for two more. Tony and Chris completed the Men’s program at The Haven, and in celebration, we held a graduation ceremony to commemorate their journey. 

I’d like to tell you about J.D., a hurting neighbor who came here to The Haven when he honestly had nowhere else to turn . . .

 “I was at the bottom of a valley,” he told me. “And I knew I needed to come back up, but just felt hopeless, miserable, and scared.”

Summer’s here, as you can tell every time you step out of doors. Even the nights are sweltering, and no matter how much I enjoy evenings in Anderson, I often can’t wait to get back inside.

 But what if you’re someone like Spencer—a neighbor who knows just how black and miserable the nights can be when life-dominating problems have cost you your home. And your family.

Though the weather’s finally warm and all the promises of summer lie ahead, this can still be a tremendously difficult season for the most vulnerable people in Anderson.

 People like Marie, who came to Haven of Rest for a meal, help, and hope when all seemed lost . . .

I’m encouraged every time I see the smiles of those who have overcome circumstances, or even addiction, and leave Haven of Rest for a brighter, better future.

People like Malcolm, who had hit rock bottom, but found a meal, help, and hope for a positive, productive life after God brought him to The Haven—and friends like you.