Growing up in an abusive family left Chris with little to be thankful for. Drugs became his only means of escape . . . when he was only 12 years old.
His flight from the horror at home pushed him into rehab at 18. Homelessness. Then jail. At rock bottom, he recalls, “I was in so much pain, I hit my knees and said my very first prayer. It was, ‘Please, someone help me.’”
Imagine
Thanksgiving without food, home, or family . . .
And thank God with me that Chris found help here at the Santa Barbara Rescue Mission.
Right now, you can feed Santa Barbara’s hungry and homeless like Chris for just $1.51 a meal this Thanksgiving.
Thousands will come to us this fall for food and care—hundreds on Thanksgiving Day alone, for a wholesome meal with all the trimmings: turkey, stuffing, fresh vegetables, even pie! …show more content…
That’s why I urge you to send your generous Thanksgiving gift today, as God moves your heart. It all starts with a meal and together, we can provide a hot meal and real hope for every $1.51 you send now!
<< We will take care of them like our own, as family this Thanksgiving Day, [Salutation] . . .
So please send your very best, warmest Thanksgiving gift of $[ask_array_xx] to feed [ask_array_aa] hungry people. Or give $[ask_array_yy] to share meals, safe shelter, warm clothing, and the hope of Jesus Christ with [ask_array_bb] neighbors in need.
Better yet—for all you’ve been blessed with in this beautiful community and country—send a Thanksgiving gift from the heart of $[ask_array_zz] or more to make sure [ask_array_cc] hurting and homeless, like Chris, know how much you care . . .>>
Enough to provide a wholesome family Thanksgiving