“I was working in a warehouse and got badly injured when they dropped seven pallets on my body,” Sarita says. The accident injured her back and made it impossible for her to work.

With the pandemic raging across the nation, Sarita’s family was unable to come from overseas to help. Isolated and in pain, a new worry appeared—her worker’s comp didn’t come. Facing homelessness, she made arrangements for a new home for her two dogs and parakeet, her closest companions.

Devastated by her helpless situation and the loss of her best animal friends, Sarita came close to taking her own life. That’s when a caring soul intervened and helped her find the shelter and other life-changing help she needed at DRMM’s Genesis House. “It’s like a sanctuary here,” she says.

Sarita is healing and looking forward to a fresh start in life, but she will always remember the caring staff at DRMM and the donors who made her recovery possible. “I would like to tell people who support the Mission that I will never forget you. You have been so gracious. I thank you from the bottom of my heart.”

Thank you for making a gift today to help DRMM reach our neighbors with meals and more during their darkest days. With your ongoing partnership, men and women like Sarita will find help and healing as they rebuild their lives!

Of all the uncertainties ushered into her life with COVID-19, homelessness was Veronica’s least worry. She worked hard at the local pharmacy, and plenty of shifts were available as her coworkers opted to shelter in place.

But when her landlord passed away and the property was sold, the new owner wanted to earn more from the property. Despite being current on her rent, Veronica was told she and her son had to leave. Unable to pay the steep deposits required to get a new rental, a hotel became her family’s temporary home.

“It was hard and very stressful. I wasn’t sleeping much,” Veronica says. “I was working a lot of overtime to make sure I had enough to feed him and [afford] childcare.”

It was an answered prayer when DRMM said they had room for Veronica and her son. “I thank God for DRMM and the staff. They’re great and really try to make everyone as comfortable as possible.”

Veronica is counting the days until they are able to live independently, but she will never forget the safety net caring donors provided for her and her son. “I’d like to thank you because we needed [shelter] and it’s greatly appreciated. It’s wonderful that people are willing to share.”

On behalf of Veronica and her son, thank you for making a gift today to help other families and individuals who are turning to DRMM for food, help, and hope to overcome homelessness and other hardship. You are a great blessing to our neighbors in need!

Thank you for your prayers and partnership in giving hope to people who are struggling with hunger, homelessness, and hopelessness—many for the first time in their lives. In the past 12 months, your impact was huge:

1.6 million meals were provided for hungry neighbors

51,000 bags of groceries/food boxes were distributed to hungry families, individuals, and sheltered-in-place seniors

33,379 homeless and hurting men, women and children received needed wrap-around services*

560 children and youth received mentoring and spiritual support through virtual outreach

Hunger, homelessness, and unemployment continue to challenge many families and individuals across Detroit. Thank you for making a gift now to reach people in need with meals, help, and hope for a better tomorrow!

‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these

brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’

—Matthew 25:40 NIV

*To ensure confidentiality and best protect our guests, this number may reflect clients utilizing multiple services.