REAL LIFE STORIES

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Hear from men, women, and children whose lives are impacted by CityTeam.
People walk through our doors overcome by struggles like homelessness, hunger, poverty, and addiction, but inside they find compassion, help, and hope…

Stories

San Jose

Living out HIS Story

As a young man, Steve says life was good. But as he grew older, Steve began to gravitate toward the wrong crowd and their destructive ideas. What followed were not just years, but decades of aimless wandering. Always moving and never staying in one place long enough to build something meaningful, Steve went nowhere. But Steve is a living testimony that there is always hope for the lost.

Love Casts Out Fear

At age 30, Alisha was pregnant, trapped in an abusive marriage, and addicted to drugs and alcohol. Worse, she became homeless and had no choice but to sleep alone in a broken-down car. Penniless, afraid, and summoning her last ounce of courage […]

The Impact of a Hygiene Kit

Food, shelter, and personal hygiene are so easy to take for granted every day. Austin, a current resident in the CityTeam Renew program, shares how the gift of a hygiene kit greatly impacted his life back when he was homeless.

A SECOND CHANCE AT LIFE

Bernadette struggled with addiction for more than 20 years. Drugs had taken over her life, damaged her relationships with family, and stolen her desire to live. She spent countless days high and countless nights in sleeplessness […]

Walking on a New Path

Chris used to spend his day in aimless walking. But today, thanks to you, he has found his purpose. Lost in addiction. Sleeping outside in the freezing cold. Walking the streets aimlessly, with no hope. No one to help him[…]

A MOTHER’S LIFE RESTORED

With the help of CityTeam Renew, Rebecca has overcome addiction and found new purpose. Her children have seen her hungry, homeless, and in handcuffs, but now they see she’s been transformed into a mother who will never give up.

FINDING TRUE POTENTIAL

Trapped in a vicious cycle, Aarons alcoholism controlled every aspect of his life. CityTeam @ Work encouraged Aaron to pursue a living wage job and a career while he took the time to practice sobriety. Though this journey of self […]

INSPIRED TO GIVE BACK

Before CityTeam, Jamal had no idea what his purpose was. He found himself asking, “what’s the point?” These days, he can be found living out his calling. When homeless guests arrive at CityTeam to receive a hot meal, Jamal greets […]

GRATEFUL TO BE ME

Elisa and Cortney have experienced abuse, self-harm, addiction, and jail. But, at House of Grace they were welcomed with love and grace. Hear these two amazing women share about the spectacular transformation that is happening in their lives.

BEST DAY OF MY LIFE

Addiction took over his life, and he gave up on himself and his family. Jamaal was living in tents and on street corners, but at CityTeam he is finding new hope! Hear him tell in his own words about his […]