She had been talking for days about wanting to help her son with some back to school supplies. She was staying in Micah’s respite house, and her eleven-year old was in the care of a family member. But that was even more reason for her drive to do the mom things,...
This time last year, a young woman in her 30s showed up at Micah’s respite house with a very poor prognosis. Doctors were not optimistic about her treatment and the likelihood of survival looked bleak. With time, a stable place to stay, support with...
In the early days of Micah, there was a young man who continuously stayed at the cold weather shelter year after year. He was quiet, didn’t associate with many people and admirably got up at 5am to drive to Labor Finders for a work ticket. Yet, he couldn’t...
A mom with three kids found herself with nothing after being displaced by a tragic family situation. With the help of a local agency she found safety, shelter and eventually keys to an apartment. She signed a lease, moved her few remaining belongings into the empty...
For nearly eight years, a man lived in the woods only connecting with the outside world through a local church. In return for their friendship, occasional benevolence and the opportunity to escape the elements, he was helpful in their food pantry. The church, however,...
