by Hosea Youth Services | Jul 13, 2018 | Faith, Hosea Housing
One of my favorite verses is 2 Corinthians 12:8-10, “concerning this I entreated the Lord three times that it might depart from me. And He has said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness.” Most gladly, therefore, I will rather boast...
by Hosea Youth Services | Apr 25, 2018 | Drop-In Center, Faith, Youth Stories
My first glimpse of Hosea was at the Drop-in Center for the Halloween Party. I walked in with my fiance Josh, both hopeful that we could strike up meaningful conversations. We learned very quickly that forming relationships was not going to be that easy. Trust takes...
by Hosea Youth Services | Mar 14, 2018 | Drop-In Center, Faith, Volunteers and Staff
Helping youth in Lane County create and sustain healthy lives away from the streets is a big mission. This is the mission we believe God has for Hosea and that we will follow. As a team at Hosea we do not know if we will ever fully eradicate youth homelessness but we...
by Hosea Youth Services | Jan 17, 2018 | Faith, Hosea Happenings, Hosea Housing, Volunteers and Staff
We all have a story to tell. My story is filled with a great deal of sorrow but it is also filled with an abundance of joy and this joy is found in Jesus. I know that I am deeply loved by God, so much so that He sent His son Jesus to be beaten and nailed to a cross :...
by Hosea Youth Services | Dec 13, 2017 | Faith, Hosea Happenings
I often find myself wishing for a simple solution. A simple and easy solution to help all youth transition off of the street. Working with at-risk and homeless youth over the past — almost — 5 years has been an incredible and very unique experience. There has been so...
by Hosea Youth Services | Dec 8, 2017 | Drop-In Center, Faith, Volunteers and Staff
Each night at Hosea looks different. Whether it’s busy or slow the atmosphere is always changing. But more importantly it is amazing to see how God’s presence and grace is shown each night at Hosea. My name is Haley and I am senior intern currently at Hosea. When I...
