From Pain to Peace
“I lost my job, so I lost my insurance. And all of a sudden, I got an abscess tooth.” Monique came to Water Street Health Services in tremendous pain. Her tooth was literally preventing her from eating. At the same time she was looking for a new job so she could pay her bills and […]
From Struggles to Strength
Michael had his 64th birthday shortly after coming to Water Street. 64 years old and facing homelessness for the first time. When he thinks about his early years, he remembers a peaceful and loving childhood. “I had a wonderful upbringing. We weren’t the richest people, but we always had what we needed,” he shares. He pursued […]
Wanda’s Kitchen: A Volunteer Gives Back to Her Community
Wanda’s journey began in the foster care system, marked by uncertainty and hardship. At just six years old, she witnessed a traumatic incident when her foster parent fired a gun at the dinner table. Throughout her youth, Wanda faced the chaos of broken families and moving from home to home, not knowing where she would […]
Maureen’s Journey: A New Chapter at 69
At 69 years old, Maureen Feely found herself in a position she never expected—without a home. After decades of stability, her life unraveled when her mother passed away. She stayed with her son for a while, and then at a motel for 20 days. “And then I wound up here anyway,” she says. “When I […]
Walking Alongside Those Experiencing Homelessness
For John Rushameza, being a life coach and directing the day shelter for our Emergency Shelter guests at isn’t just a job—it’s a calling. Each morning, he prepares for the day with worship music or scripture, centering his heart before stepping into his role. “My goal—I hope, though I don’t always succeed—is to wake up […]