I graduated from the Rescue Mission’s Hope for Men program. I thank God for helping me through a dark time when I needed to have the willpower to make the right decision to enter the program and stay focused. I listened and learned so much. I accepted Christ Jesus as my Lord and Savior, and I have tried to follow through by trying to be a blessing to others and doing right. I continue to look forward, not backward, taking little steps toward accepting my responsibilities as a man of God.

I want to say to everyone that the Hope for Men program really works. While in the program, I was able to complete the requirements needed to get my high school diploma. I am now finishing my training to be a barber, and I am honored to give back to the Hope for Men program by volunteering my time to give haircuts to the men in the program.