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Homelessness and mental illness, unfortunately, often go together. But why is that? We explore the cyclical nature of these two…

“We need more housing in our city!” That’s an argument you’ll often hear when debating how to impact homelessness in…

Homelessness impacts people in communities across our country. Although resources and methods to provide housing are consistently growing and providing…

Wouldn’t it be great if there was one solution that could solve everything? In today’s culture, we tend to seek…

No matter what city you either live in or visit, there’s a good chance it has a homeless population. The…

Volunteering to help organizations that serve the homeless population is a wonderful way to give back to your community. And…

Last month we hosted Becca Stevens, a speaker, social entrepreneur, author, priest, founder of non-profit justice initiatives and President of…

A look at the history of homelessness with Nashville Rescue Mission CEO, Glenn Cranfield. Homelessness is one of the everyday…

The holiday season is a festive time full of warmth, fond memories, and joy with family and friends. It’s also…

When you see a person holding a cardboard sign on the street corner or huddled under a blanket on a…

I think most of us want to be generous, especially as Christians. We want to give more than we take…

When people think about helping the homeless, their minds typically go straight to meeting physical needs: food, shelter, coats, hygiene…

In the latest episode of Real Hope with Glenn Cranfield, I had the opportunity to talk with Mike and Linda…

Most people know that substance abuse is a significant issue among the homeless community, but it’s not always understood why.…

You might have noticed during the holiday season the campaigns for support and volunteers by nonprofits and other service initiatives…

At the Mission, we believe every person should have what they need to thrive — not just survive. To us,…

Everywhere you look, you can see the effect of the coronavirus pandemic. Many schools have gone remote, businesses have had…

To be direct, no, there is not. The word “most” implies that the majority of people experiencing homelessness have some…

With homeless shelters available all across the country, it’s fair to wonder why someone might choose to sleep outside, on…

While this question hasn’t come up as much lately because of the pandemic, it is one I frequently hear: “Why…

For those of us who are fortunate enough to have always had a roof over our head, the idea of…

I’m sure you’ve encountered someone you thought to be homeless. Maybe it’s because they were holding up a cardboard sign…

Many of our lives have drastically changed since March when COVID-19 swept the nation. Schools, businesses and our communities were…