New Life Center saved my life.

The longer time went on, freedom from addiction began to feel further and further away – like a distant dream Gene couldn’t quite grasp.

Gene had been trapped by addiction for 30 years. He desperately wanted to escape. He tried many times to find help, but he didn’t know where to go. Life on the streets didn’t give him many options.

By God’s grace, the Fargo Police Department came across Gene at the right place, at the right time and changed his life. They took him to New Life Center, where Gene found the path forward he’d been searching for.

“When the police brought me to the Mission, it was life saving. I was at rock bottom. I was overwhelmed.”

Gene finally received the help he’d wanted for so long. He began to heal physically and emotionally from his addiction, and that opened the door for Gene to examine his relationship with Jesus. He began to heal spiritually as well.

“I’ve always known that Jesus loves me,” he shares. “Jesus is a sinning man’s best friend. But I wasn’t where I needed to be in my relationship with Him.”

New Life Center gave Gene the opportunity to get back on his feet – and so much more. It gave him a place to call home and a fresh start. Now, he’s focused on his job and is looking forward to getting his own apartment.

“New Life Center gave me everything. It gave me a new lease on life. It saved my life. The staff was there for me every step of the way.”

With Jesus’ love in his heart and hope for the future, Gene is grateful for your support this Easter. “I feel like a young man who has his whole life in front of him. I’m so thankful.”

Bob Dalton, founder of Sackcloth & Ashes, has a heart for serving homeless populations after his mother found herself living on the streets. Their mission is to donate a blanket to a homeless shelter for every blanket sold.

Join us on September 19, 2023, for “The Untold Story” to hear more about Bob’s story and his goal to donate one million blankets to homeless shelters by 2024. Learn more at fargonlc.org.