Carrie had managed to raise four children during a 20-year addiction to prescription opiates. However, just six months on meth led to “the end of my life as I knew it.” Five
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Every woman who participates in the New Life Fellowship program at Simonka Place engages in the Learning Center during their time in the program. As a Learning Center Instructor, I help women
When he was high on methamphetamine, Mike thought he was Superman. “I was unstoppable. Nobody could touch me.” But he eventually realized, “I was just a broken person.” Mike’s brokenness began at
“Clingy,” insecure and desperate for acceptance as a teenager, Lesley found the confidence she craved in drugs and alcohol. But the highs didn’t last. “They gave me wings but took away my
(From left to right: New Life Fellowship recovery graduate, Jennifer, poses with Simonka Place's New Life Fellowship Program Manager Katrina Schissler during the New Life Fellowship graduation.) Last week I opened the Biblical Life
Angelina arrived at Simonka Place for Women and Children with “a lot of baggage” though she only had the clothes on her back. Abused as a child, Angelina went on to have
It took Eric 30 years to work his way up in the restaurant business...and just one unfortunate accident to end his cooking career and leave him homeless. “About three years ago I
New Life Fellowship Program Manager Danial Ficek (right) pictured with past UGM client Deryk (left). ‘Clients like Deryk are the reason I keep going.’ -Danial These guys never had a chance. This
“Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest.” – Matthew 11:28 Trying to get sober without Jesus is like trying to walk through a dark
Our clients come weary. Our guests come hungry. Our neighbors come broken. Guest Services is the front line of the gospel when men enter into our building. We are more than a
