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“Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.”
— 2 Corinthians 5:17 (KJV)
Matthew
The NLEC first responders among the homeless met Matthew at a south St. Louis grocery store looking rather dejected. Someone had maliciously destroyed his tent that day while Matthew was away at work. The… Read more “Matthew”
Robert
My first day on the streets was the worst day of my life. It rained on me, I was cold and shivered all night. I had cramps in my back and I prayed that… Read more “Robert”
Leslie and Shannon
Somewhere along the line my husband, Shannon and I started shooting dope together and slept very little. Instead of turning to each other, we turned to the needle. We quit caring about… Read more “Leslie and Shannon”
Dara
Dara and her 2 yr-old son had to leave the building they were living in because of problems there.
Dara came to NLEC first responders as they were placing another person in a motel and… Read more “Dara”
Angelina
Angelina and her three children, ranging in age from nine to fifteen, have been homeless and living in their vehicle and at times in hotels. They once owned their own home, but a dishonest… Read more “Angelina”
Racheal
Racheal had been calling 211 (The United Way Homeless Services Hotline) for three days straight only to be told, each day, there were no rooms available. On the third day the information specialist from… Read more “Racheal”
Will and Jodie
The evening that the NLEC first responders found Will and Jodie it was 5 degrees above zero with a wind chill of minus 15. Will and Jodie have been homeless and living on the riverfront… Read more “Will and Jodie”
Teddy
My name is Teddy Foster and I came from Springfield, through the Veterans Coming Home Center. Rev. Rice helped me get into this training program to help me get closer to God and to help get direction in my life.… Read more “Teddy”
Susan
I was on a greyhound bus heading to see my family in Kentucky. I was supposed to get off in Clarksville, TN but I fell asleep. Before I… Read more “Susan”
Carl
My name is Carl Benham. I came to NLEC after losing my job and then my apartment. I then found myself homeless. After joining their leadership program, I… Read more “Carl”
