Thanks to you, Stephani
found recovery and hope
“If somebody wants to change their life and
they’re willing to put their best foot forward,
this program absolutely can change their life
around without a doubt.” — Stephani
Stephani arrived at our doors during the pandemic, struggling with drug addiction and the trauma of domestic abuse. She was at rock bottom and in desperate need of a life-saving intervention. As we talked, she told us about her challenges, “I was in an abusive marriage, and I went to the hospital with broken bones. I was prescribed prescription pain pills. Within a few months, I was fully addicted, and when I couldn’t get a prescription, I turned to heroin.”
Stephani’s journey from homelessness to recovery wasn’t easy. But thanks to supporters like you, she was given an amazing chance to choose a new path.
At Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries, Stephani received the treatment, guidance, and resources she needed to change her life. But those first few days were difficult. “The staff cared so much.” She told us, “That’s part of the reason why I stayed. Because the first day, I was ready to walk out the door, and they just took so much time to sit and talk to me and let me know that’s not the answer. A lot of the staff are recovering addicts themselves, and they showed me I could have a better life.”
Through prayer and hard work, she successfully graduated from our Victory program. She also discovered renewed faith because of her time at the Mission. “I see that God has forgiven me and has turned my life completely around and made me brand new just like He said He would.”
A second chance at life!
Today, Stephani is excited about the next chapter of her life. She is finally reunited with her children after five long years apart. She told us, “My life completely changed. I’m almost two years sober and clean. I want to go to school for nursing, and I’m taking real estate classes. My daughter is almost done with her first year of college, and my son is a senior. We’re back together as a family and loving that.”
Stephani’s story is just one example of the powerful impact you have on the lives of our community’s most vulnerable neighbors. With your support, we can empower more people like Stephani to overcome life’s challenges, heal, and embrace God’s path for a new life.
Make a difference for someone today! Send a gift in time for the Thanksgiving season.
A MESSAGE
FROM THE CEO
Chad Audi, PhD
President and CEO
Dear Friend,
As Thanksgiving approaches, I want to take a moment to express my gratitude for your generosity and compassion. Your support enables us to provide vital services and life-transforming resources to neighbors in need, and we are so grateful for your partnership in God’s work.
During this time of year, I am reminded of the importance of giving thanks and how much of a blessing it is to spend the holidays with loved ones. Sadly, not everyone will be able to enjoy a day among friends and family this year or a festive meal. As the need in our community continues to grow because of skyrocketing inflation, many of our neighbors may be alone, hungry, and facing uncertainty on Detroit’s streets.
That’s why we are preparing to serve as many meals as possible this Thanksgiving. I hope you will stand alongside us to bring food and comfort to our neighbors so they can have a reason to give thanks, too. Not only are families and individuals experiencing the pain of homelessness, many of them are also dealing with the challenges of addiction, anxiety, and depression.
But I believe every person who comes to our doors deserves a second chance at a good life. With your help, that journey can begin with a hot, home-cooked Thanksgiving meal.
Friend, God has a plan for every lost soul who comes to our doors, and I believe you are part of that plan. Will you help us provide Christian care, shelter, and hot meals this Thanksgiving season? Thank you again and God bless you!
Rebuilding Detroit, one life at a time,
Chad Audi, PhD
President and CEO
Thanksgiving Blessings for
Neighbors in need!
As our biggest day of gratitude approaches, we are preparing to spread joy and cheer throughout the community.
It’s been a difficult year for many, but we are committed to providing nourishing meals and hope to as many of our Detroit neighbors as possible this Thanksgiving.
Thanks to support from donors like you, we will be able to distribute between 1,000 to 1,500 turkeys to the community.
For those who are able to join us, we are excited to share a Thanksgiving dinner at all of our locations that will include turkey, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, pumpkin pie, and more! It will be a day of celebration, friendship, and new beginnings, thanks to supporters like you.
Would you like to help us provide hot, home-cooked meals for neighbors in need this Thanksgiving? Your kindness will mean so much to those who are struggling.
Please send a gift today that helps provide Thanksgiving meals or scan below to give now!
Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries is proud to showcase Darlene Owens—our Vice President of Treatment Programs. She was recently recognized as one of Crain’s Detroit Business 2023 Notable Leaders in Behavioral Health.
President and CEO Chad Audi, M.D. told us, “Darlene has demonstrated exceptional leadership skills in the behavioral health field. Her unwavering dedication to improving patient outcomes and promoting mental health awareness has made a significant impact in the lives of countless individuals.”
Darlene—who currently manages 65 employees and a $10 million budget—implemented regular evidence-based training to help Mission staff deal with complex client needs and integrated substance use disorder. She also established our East Residential Alternative to Prison program that provides residents with comprehensive treatment plans, employment readiness, and skills training along with medical care.
Employees like Darlene make Detroit’s homeless neighbors her highest priority. Through her dedicated work, hundreds have been able to achieve success and overcome homelessness thanks to important treatment and resources.
At Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries, we understand that all aspects of health are important to the men, women, and children in our care. In addition to basic necessities, we want to equip them with the best possible chance at starting a new life.
Are you interested in learning more? Visit drmm.org and contact us today.
Adopt a Family
for Christmas!
We are gearing up for our 2023 Adopt-A-Family initiative in order to make the holidays brighter for struggling neighbors!
Last year, through the generosity of donors like you, we were able to help over 300 families in Detroit and sponsor over 2,000 children and sponsor over 2,000 children and adults who received Christmas gifts during the holidays! This year, we are hoping to bless even more families
in Detroit, and we need your help. Due to inflation and the high cost of living, many of our neighbors don’t have the means to give their families a Christmas celebration. That’s why any help you can provide will be greatly appreciated and will ease the burden for families experiencing hardship. Please consider joining us to share love and kindness in time for Christmas!
To sponsor a child or a family, please contact Kisha Woods- Mathis at [email protected] or call 313-993-4700 x3930 by October 15, 2023.
Giving Detroit’s
homeless new hope
60 years ago, Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his inspiring I Have a Dream speech for the first time in Detroit. His lifetransforming words were on our hearts on Saturday, June 24th, as we attended the 60th Anniversary Freedom Walk and Rally given in commemoration of Dr. King’s 1963 walk in Detroit.
Today, his message still touches hearts and ignites hope in people who hear his words.
Our friends at Kroger—who also attended as a community partner for the event—made the day extra special for our city’s homeless neighbors. They generously presented Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries with a $31,300 donation. Kroger chose our Mission as part of their Zero Hunger Zero Waste initiative, and we are excited to put it to good use this holiday season on behalf of every man, woman, and child who comes to our doors.
Send a holiday gift today at drmm.org.
As the cost of living continues to put healthy meals beyond reach for so many, your compassion can make a tremendous difference! Show Christ’s love to a neighbor in need — and help them find the care they need — by making your generous gift today. Simply click the button below to bring transformative care to our community!
OUR MISSION
Sharing the love of Jesus Christ
and the message of hope in His gospel.
BOARD MEMBERS
Randall Pentiuk
Chairman
Pamela Dover
Teola Hunter
Brenda Jones
Bettye Misuraca
Nina Simone Caudle
Secretary
Eric Mitchell
Martha Scott
Frank Taylor
Robert Vallance
