It was the summer of 2020 when Jim was picked up by law enforcement for a probation violation. Fast forward to January of 2021, he was released with just the t-shirt and pair of pants he was wearing that summer day. “When I got out, everything I had was gone. It was cold out and I was thinking how am I going to survive? How am I going to live?,” Jim recalls, “PRM was the only place I could come to and be safe at. “

At check-in, Jim admits he was a little confused having never been in this situation before. “Everyone was nice and so helpful. I was able to get a jacket and have my basic needs taken care of. What I was worried about most was having a place to sleep since I had never slept on the streets before. PRM was able to provide this for me.”

On February 5, 2021, not long after Jim had checked in, he joined the Overcomers Program, our six-to-twelve-month life recovery program designed for guests who desire more time to sort through their current life situation. Program participants are asked to commit to a work assignment for the first six months to seek the Lord's plan for their life, develop healthy habits, and prepare for post-PRM life. As Jim looks back on this season he says, “It got me closer to Christ. Made me realize I have to slow down. I can't just expect everything to happen real quick. It has been a steppingstone to helping me get back on my feet.”

And that is just what the Lord has done! In August, Jim was able to purchase a used vehicle with money he had been saving during his time in the program. With a background in construction, he began picking up part-time handyman work to supplement his income. What's next for Jim? He says, “I want to save up a little bit of money and move into my own place, take care of my own responsibilities. I also don't mind coming down to the thrift store on my off days just to help out because the mission has helped me.”

If PRM was not here Jim shared, “I would probably end up back in jail due to another violation. A lot of guys in my situation without a place to stay and being out on the streets experience a lot of headaches and heart aches. Without a place to stay many men just end up violating again or doing something to get thrown in jail. The mission is a place where it is helping people get back on their feet. Many come to get their self-esteem back up and get a little bit of comfort so that we have enough time to make a change. Now I realize I just need to slow down. Take time and allow things to come into place. I had to go through a lot to learn this. PRM helped me to realize I have to slow my life down, pace myself.”

Thank you for your generosity that supports PRM and our Overcomers Program for men like Jim. Your gifts keep the gospel going forth each day in Word and deed. Our prayer is for more men to experience lasting change through our Savior, Jesus Christ.