Client Testimonies

Each year, hundreds of clients graduate from one of the Waterfront Rescue Mission's Recovery or Career Development Programs. Below are some of their personal stories and reflections of their time at the Mission.

2008 Graduate Testimonies

2009 Graduate Testimonies

Video Testimonies

James Eric Spinks

After losing both his parents at a young age, James soothed his pain with drugs. “I feel like the Waterfront Rescue Mission and God, and getting a relationship with God, has given me hope.”

Lenise Whitfield

Lenise was a mother with a substance abuse problem until she found the Waterfront Rescue Mission’s Women’s Recovery Program. “The program has taught me about safe people, how to love myself, and a 100 percent lifestyle change. I learned that I didn’t have to do drugs to be happy…”

Thomas Shepard

Depressed, homeless, and addicted to drugs, Thomas finally found inner peace through his relationship with Jesus. “With the help of the Waterfront Rescue Mission, I’ve learned the ways of the Bible and came to a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.”

Travis West

Travis had lost control of his life until he decided to dedicate himself to the Lord. “Every day is mercies new, and it’s so wonderful living for the Lord.”