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Charles Turner came to Augusta Rescue Mission in January 2012, homeless and feeling hopeless. After a bad accident, he’d started using drugs and alcohol, and they soon took over his life. Addiction cost him his family and his career as a truck driver. Guilty and alone, his depression was overwhelming. Charles admits he struggled with pride—he wanted to make it all on his own. But with no other options, he turned to the Mission for a place to stay … and finally admitted he n

For Mercedes, the Fresh Start Laundry at Augusta Rescue Mission has been more than just a place to wash clothes—it’s been a lifeline. “It’s a blessing to be able to wash the clothes for myself and the two I take care of—my mom and my daughter,” she shared. “It takes a little extra stress off of me.” After a hurricane set her back, Mercedes found the Mission through Facebook and began using the laundry service. “That card I found online led me here—and it really helped when I

When Luke arrived at the Augusta Rescue Mission, he was worn out from struggling to stay afloat. After losing his rented room and spending everything he had on a hotel, he found himself with just twenty dollars left—and no place to turn. “I couldn’t keep doing it,” Luke said. “I knew I needed to make a change.” Originally from Washington State and Idaho, Luke had long dreamed of starting fresh somewhere new. A train ride from Washington, D.C., changed his path when a fellow p