Hear From Our Friends That Support the Mission!

Fairhaven is an organization near and dear to my heart. Ever since I was a kid, I’ve had the opportunity to serve meals to the homeless men and women they serve, provide gently used clothing and other items, and sit in on chapel services that are provided nightly. In 2024 alone, they provided 5,720 nights of safe shelter, 24,226 meals, and 1,200 case management hours toward their revamped homelessness recovery New Life Program.

I can confidently say that I’ve never seen an organization that goes above and beyond the “industry standard” for providing a meal and a cot for the night. Fairhaven provides assistance in acquiring an ID, a GED, and bridging the gap regarding education, certifications, & trade skills.

I can also say, as a fellow donor, that it’s comforting seeing the donated funds at work locally, not going to a large conglomerate and not lining the pockets of a non-profit’s CEO. When I tithe, I recognize that God can do so much more good with that 10% than I ever could with my 90%. In the same manner I know that the money I give is truly an investment, exponentially benefitting those it impacts.

It costs $3.55 to feed one person at the Mission with sit-down restaurant quality food; imagine the impact your donation could have today, locally, to help get your neighbors up on their feet. 

Thomas Gerding, PhD, MPH, GSP – Supervising Environmental Safety Specialist (Industrial Hygiene) and Adjunct Professor