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School Year Strong
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for students at
Cross Trainers Academy
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Dedicated to
Making a Difference
Our mission is sharing God’s love by caring for those who are poor in body, mind and spirit; to see lives transformed through Christ to hope, joy and lasting productivity. 86.6% of all donations go directly to restoring the lives of our hurting neighbors.
The Problem
Our neighbors facing homelessness and hunger are in need of your support today.
1 in 5
people living in poverty
1000
people don’t have a place to call home on any given night
79%
of adults with a substance use disorder did not receive the treatment they needed
Be Part of the Solution
Our neighbors facing homelessness and hunger are in need of your support today.
346301
meals provided in 2025
76344
nights of shelter provided
100%
of participants in the second stage of our men’s recovery program have been sober for 6 months and have full-time jobs
Stories of Change
The Kind of Care that Changes Everything
Before she ever stepped into a classroom at Cross Trainers Academy (CTA), MRM’s private Christian school, Skie had already endured more than most kids her age…
“I Knew There Had to be Something Bigger”
Phil’s life was a downward spiral for nearly 30 years — addiction, prison, failed attempts at change. But even in his darkest moments, a thought crept into his mind…
A Brush With Death
“I was drinking, using crystal meth and sleeping on the streets. That was my rock bottom. But somehow, I’m still here. I believe God has a purpose for me.” Andy grew up surrounded by hardship. Raised on Milwaukee’s south…
Overcoming Anger and Finding Peace
Some days, Timothy looks back at his old self and shakes his head in disbelief. “I was angry all the time,” he says. “I even yelled at homeless people. ‘What’s wrong with you?…
From Homelessness to a Life Together
Nobody goes to a homeless shelter to find a life partner. But for LeRoy and Shameca, that’s exactly how things turned out — even though they didn’t start that way…
