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LETTER FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

NO ONE PLANS ON BEING HOMELESS

You never know who may be homeless! struggling to make it on their own. Both
They could be the person who waited are working hard to gain their footing
on you this morning, the cashier at the and follow a path that leads them to
grocery store or even your child’s best happy, productive and successful futures.
friend, you never know who needs a Sam and Lily are the fortunate ones, for
helping hand. they are learning early on to follow God’s

Our concept of who a homeless person path and to rely on Him.
is may not be accurate. The homeless Muskegon Rescue Mission has been
population is incredibly diverse; there honored to serve as a beacon of hope
is no one-size-fits-all. They are sons, within our community since 1907. Much
daughters, brothers, sisters, mothers and has changed over 114 years, but MRM
Dan Skoglund fathers who need a helping hand. Young has remained a constant source of hope
Executive Director
or old, married or single, working or and refuge for the hungry, hurting and
unemployed, homelessness can happen homeless. By partnering with MRM, you
to anyone. Life-altering events have offer those we serve young or old hope
changed their lives and each has a story and a hand up!
to share.
No one starts life with a goal of becoming Serving Together,
homeless, as evidenced by the stories
featured in this issue. Sam and Lily
represent a growing number of young
adults within our community who are

We are moving!

MRM Administrative Office will

be moving to a new location!

We’re Moving to:
2735 E Apple Ave Ste D
Muskegon, MI 49442 New Location

Starting
September 1, 2021 Current Location

2 August 2021 | Harbor Light