Being a vibrant mission is not just about caring for the homeless in our city, it's about serving our friends who support our ministry. One of the ways we do this is by sharing the wonderful things that are happening in our shelters to encourage and prepare our clients for re-entering society, with obtainable goals for self-sufficiency.
As you read the blogs written by our staff and guest bloggers, your heart will be touched by the stories about life in the shelters and the experiences of the men, women and children living in them. You will find ways to connect that meet your charitable ideals and many opportunities to deepen your involvement with Star of Hope Mission.
I’ve been employed at Star of Hope Mission for three months, but I’ve lived in Houston for 20 years. Where have I been all this time to have not noticed the magnitude of homelessness in the fourth largest city in the United States? Is it because I didn’t care? No. I’m familiar with loss and having to start over with less. I grew up in Illinois in a very small town of 500 people. In the Midwest, people farm to earn a living, but we were different. My parents divorced when I was three years old. My mom was quickly branded a single parent and was forced to learn a job skill. My dad never returned.
I’ve been guilty of not wanting to own homelessness. I mean, it’s got to be someone else’s responsibility, right? Have you ever looked into someone’s eyes and related to their suffering? There are many reasons why I want to be a voice that is heard for Star of Hope. Touring the Men’s Development Center downtown was life-changing for me. I’ve served on mission trips to Central and South America and Haiti. I’ve seen poverty, but I had never touched homelessness. It comes in all colors, sizes and reasons.
Brenda Wense
Donor Relations
Star of Hope Mission
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