by Hosea Youth Services Staff | Nov 28, 2023 | Fundraising, Hosea Happenings, Youth Stories
549 different young people have visited our Resource Center so far this year. 549 different stories and situations which have led them to need assistance. 549 lives which for the most part have been filled with abuse, abandonment, dysfunction and struggle. 549 lives...
by Katie Brady | Nov 22, 2023 | Youth Stories
Mark (assumed name) has been one of our “favorite” guests for a while. He’s respectful, appreciative, and usually has a smile on his face. We don’t know a lot about him, but do know he’s 17, attended many different high schools and did not graduate. He’s also being...
by Hosea Youth Services Staff | Sep 11, 2023 | Youth Stories
Dylan (assumed name), showed up a couple of months ago, moving here from Southern Oregon. They were very glad to find us and were clearly determined to get off the streets. So even though we didn’t know them well, we felt positive enough to place them in one of the...
by Hosea Youth Services Staff | Aug 11, 2023 | Youth Stories
Tom (assumed name) was 14 when he showed up at our Resource Center about seven months ago. When I asked him about his home life, he shared that no one missed him when he was gone. While at our Center, he was quiet, respectful and appreciative of our service. A couple...
by Hosea Youth Services Staff | Jun 26, 2023 | Youth Stories
James (assumed name) and his girlfriend showed up about 6 months ago, coming from Portland looking for a fresh start. James was clearly beaten down, frustrated and discouraged, but had not yet given up hope. Both he and his girlfriend were very respectful and...
by Hosea Youth Services Staff | Jun 23, 2023 | Youth Stories
“Chris (assumed name), why are you on the streets”? “Well, my Mom kept hitting me and I was getting close to hitting her back, so I felt like I needed to leave.” Come to find out, this has happened pretty frequently, and his Mom has been charged with domestic violence...
