"Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness."

- Desmond Tutu

Easter is a day of hope. It's a day to reflect and meditate on the love and mercy in our lives and to receive God's light and encouragements for our futures.At Springs Rescue Mission, we see hundreds of neighbors in need each day. They are men and women who have seen hard times and struggles: with hunger, with homelessness, with addiction and with illness. But despite dark days, many still choose to see the light. And homelessness is not synonymous with hopelessness.We recently spoke to a few of our guests about what brings them hope this Easter.

What brings you hope?

Mary, shelter guest

“What gives me hope is that I see other people getting help and making their way out of this, and I know my time is coming too. I’m going to make it.”

Jesus, resident / work engagement

“The love of God gives me hope. He helps me make the best out of what happens in my life. People go out of their way to help me — and that gives me hope too.”

Bryan, shelter guest / work engagement

“God’s my hope. If I get upset or frustrated, I go to God. That’s the way I was raised. I look out the window, and I see hope.”

Matthew, shelter guest / work engagement

“What gives me hope is staff members, guys from the NLP, volunteers, family, friends, people in the same situation who are putting in their time and effort. That’s what gives me hope.”

Tyrone, New Life Program resident

“When I read scripture, that’s what gives me hope. Because he’s got plans for us to prosper, and he’s looking out for us — quite literally.”* Some of these photos have been changed to protect the anonymity of our guests.Subscribe to our blog to learn more about Springs Rescue Mission and the people we serve — people who have seen tough times but are committed to breaking the cycles of homelessness, hunger and addiction in their lives. We see stories of hope and transformation lived out every day, and we’d love to share them with you.