Love Stories
Our vision is to see a city full of neighbors loving neighbors. Read our Love Stories to see this vision happening all over Columbia!
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Our vision is to see a city full of neighbors loving neighbors. Read our Love Stories to see this vision happening all over Columbia!
“I never would have guessed that I wouldn’t just be gaining a coaching client. I would be gaining a daughter,” Deb reflects on her Extra Mile coaching.
Rena’s resilience allowed her to keep moving forward after becoming homeless for the first time in her life.
When Nikki’s unexpected circumstances brought her to Love Columbia, she found help to secure housing again.
With community support and hope for a better future, Ronda overcomes a variety of barriers.
Vicki became the sole caregiver for her four grandchildren earlier this year. Soon after, they experienced an unexpected housing change.
When Porsha moved her family from St Louis to Columbia, she had no idea how their lives were about to change.
When Hatiana’s home became unsafe, her family received the opportunity to move into an Extra Mile transitional home.
After Jesse hit rock bottom, he discovered a few life-changing programs that restored his hope.
Click to read about Robert’s incredible journey from staying in hotels to now having his own home and excelling in his career and finances.
In 2020, Daniel was out of work during the pandemic, in a crunch, and facing homelessness; a situation he wouldn’t have thought possible a year prior.
After a 44-year career at UPS, Howdy devotes his retirement to creatively providing car-related support to Columbians.
“I used to wear my heroin addiction on my sleeve. That was my identity. Now I am just Danielle.”
No longer living paycheck to paycheck, Tessa shares how her life completely transformed through coaching and relationships.
After struggling to maintain housing for several years, Michél stumbled into some divine encounters that radically changed her story.
Despite the pandemic, Lacrasha successfully launched her own business and is able to support her family.
Myria says Rockie taught her about unconditional love. “I have learned … that someone can genuinely care for you without any strings attached. I’ve also learned to trust again.”
When Chance lost his job and could no longer pay for a weekly hotel, he reached out for the necessary support to achieve stability for his family.
“Getting to live for three months at the Extra Mile Home allowed us to pay off debt and save. I saw my husband have hope for the first time…”