by Libby Trudeau, Client Services Analyst “Sorry buddy, you’re too big and scary.” I often talk to things that have no ability to speak back. My husband will tell you that I’m often not capable of processing my day unless…
by Ellen Aldridge, Kaio Community Member Joey stormed out of the Ministry Center, seething, and assuring me that he would never be back again. The reason: lemonade. Joey wanted to make a pitcher of lemonade on a day when the…
by Al Tauber, Stories from the Streets Co-Director Mark was always playing. His quick wit and endless appetite for debate meant he talked with nearly everyone who ever came to Emmaus, smiling and laughing the whole time. At his funeral…
by Caleb Anderson, Outreach Coordinator Ryan’s positive attitude always seems to work its way into my system. When I learned of his plan to send his daughter to school by collecting aluminum cans, he quickly overcame my skepticism as…
by Katie Iversen, Educational Ministries Director This morning, José came by after not being around for two weeks—a very long time to not have contact. We caught up and had a really lovely conversation. Please pray for him! A week…
by Sill Davis, Ministry Director “If you were to die tonight, do you know where you would go?” I don’t usually start conversations this way. But Philip was in the hospital after relapsing, his body ravaged by crack, and I…
by Andi Tauber, Stories from the Streets Co-Director I love the men we work with, the staff i get to labor alongside, and our board. But i also love our supporters. Because besides being Jesus-loving people with hearts for the…
by Caleb Anderson, Outreach Coordinator I was recently thinking about what it was like when I first showed up at Emmaus, wide-eyed and not sure what to expect. One fear I had early on was that I wouldn’t have anything…
by Ellen Aldridge, Kaio Community Member José walked up to the counter at a convenience store to buy some things for his sister. As he got up to the register, the man behind the counter gave him a quick up-and-down…
Continuing Challenges to Look Beyond Society’s “Ick” Factor by Libby Trudeau, Client Services Analyst Many people don’t “get” the work of Emmaus when they first hear about it. For some, it’s the “ick factor”: hustling can sound too sordid. Others…