In 2020, during the height of the pandemic, Mercy Holistic Ministry was looking for a truck driver and cleaner for the shower trailer. We had interviews scheduled with 12 applicants. Pastor Berhanu had met Marion earlier at one of the shower sites, where he was volunteering. Seeing his dedication, he asked Marion if he was serious about changing his life, and Marion assured Pastor that he was. On the day of the interviews, Marion was the only candidate to show up. He was hired on the spot.
Marion had been struggling with life on the streets, but in the past few years, his life has been transformed. Two years ago, he told Pastor Berhanu that his income had grown so that he was no longer eligible for government assistance, including his EBT card. This significant milestone showed that our mission to create a productive generation, not just a consumer generation, is being realized. Recently, Marion and Pastor Berhanu went together to put down a deposit for Marion’s new apartment. From living on the streets to now having his own apartment, Marion’s journey is a powerful testament to the impact of Mercy Holistic Ministry, made possible by the generosity of our partners and supporters.