by Ellen Aldridge, Kaio Community Member “I really hope I go to heaven,” Luther told me recently in the center. We were having a conversation about “doing Christian things” versus actually following Jesus. Leading up to that question, he brought…
by Libby Trudeau, Client Services Analyst As I prepare to leave my full-time work at Emmaus, the thought that has been running through my mind continuously is what an honor it has been. To be a small part of…
by Caleb Anderson, Outreach Coordinator Is there a story that encapsulates my six years at Emmaus? Adam’s story comes to mind. Emmaus had known Adam for years on outreach, since well before I started showing up out there. He…
by Ellen Aldridge, Kaio Community Member When I do outreach on the streets, it’s very common to hear people yelling down the street about everything from ex-boyfriends to the latest hit pop song. I am usually the one casually…
by Andi Tauber, Stories from the Streets Co-Director Sylvester has very dark skin and endearingly unruly hair. Al and i had seen him before, asking for money by the entrance to the 7-Eleven, but we hadn’t talked. Then one night,…
by Ellen Aldridge, Kaio Community Member I’ve lived most of my life in what you might call the “fast lane.” I am always going from one place to the next, whether it’s dance class, church, work, or time with…
by Al Tauber, Stories from the Streets Co-Director I’ve been told i look like Jesus, Satan (when i wore my hair in a ponytail; evidently the only physical difference between Jesus and Satan), Tom Petty, that guitar player from Korn,…
by Ellen Aldridge, Kaio Community Member “Hey Caleb!” André cried across the street as he and I walked down the street together one night. I admit that I was shocked because I hadn’t really seen or talked to anyone…
by Joel Brown, Kaio Community Member A couple of months ago, Mary and I ran into Marshall on Outreach. We’ve seen Marshall on Outreach lots of times, but a couple days back he’d finally made it to the Ministry…
by Al Tauber, Stories from the Streets Co-Director Twice in one day i was told i have peaceful eyes. The first was Ricky, sitting across from me at lunch in the Ministry Center, completely out of the blue. “You…