STORIES OF HOPE OCTOBER 25, 2021 | IN STORIES OF HOPE RAMONE’S STORY Ramone was caught in a cycle of bad decision-making for most of his life and saw no other path for himself… until a fellow resident urged him to give City Mission a chance. READ MORE APRIL 26, 2021 | IN STORIES OF HOPE BUILDING A PLACE TO LEARN When the pandemic first started, we needed to make some changes to equip the children staying at our Family Life Center to be able to succeed at school. READ MORE APRIL 26, 2021 | IN STORIES OF HOPE BUILDING COMMUNITY These beautiful farm stands, built at City Mission, are now located at our Dining Center. Guests can select items they need when they pick-up their to-go meals. READ MORE APRIL 26, 2021 | IN STORIES OF HOPE BUILDING BETTER LIVES When Canino arrived at the Mission, he was faced with the tough reality that he would have to truly change his life, if he really wanted to get better. READ MORE FEBRUARY 1, 2018 | IN STORIES OF HOPE OPERATION WARM & SAFE Sleeping outside is dangerous. Throughout this winter season, we have seen an increase in guests arriving at our shelters to escape from the cold. READ MORE DECEMBER 19, 2017 | IN STORIES OF HOPE A CHRISTMAS WISH When Carol arrived at City Mission, she was in a state of despair. She came with her young daughter, Katie, and they were frightened, nervous and unsure of what to expect. READ MORE OCTOBER 10, 2017 | IN STORIES OF HOPE LISA’S STORY When Lisa received devastating news of the death of her brother and nephew, it impacted her deeply. At the same time, her health began to fail. “It just felt like I was losing everything.” READ MORE JANUARY 31, 2017 | IN STORIES OF HOPE STEVE’S STORY “I know what it’s like to be cold and sleep on a bench… I know what it’s like to hide behind a dumpster in the middle of the night, trying to stay warm.” READ MORE DECEMBER 9, 2016 | IN STORIES OF HOPE AMY’S STORY Amy arrived at City Mission a few months ago. “As I approached the Family Life Center, I suddenly got tears in my eyes. I said to myself, “I’m home… this is my home.” READ MORE NOVEMBER 8, 2016 | IN STORIES OF HOPE MARY’S STORY Mary, a resident of our Family Life Center, knows what that feels like. Recently, she became homeless for the first time —a situation she never thought she would face. READ MORE OCTOBER 25, 2016 | IN STORIES OF HOPE SEAN’S STORY Sean first came to City Mission because he needed something to eat and a place to sleep. Like so many others, he was hungry. He was tired. And he was scared. READ MORE ABOUT US WHO WE ARE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES CONTACT FAQ WHAT WE DO OUR SERVICES GET INVOLVED NEWS FIND US ELSEWHERE EMPLOYEE PORTAL CITY MISSION OF SCHENECTADY Copyright 2021