One of the largest generations in our nation, the baby boomers, swelled the ranks of the young when they were born, the workforce as they entered adulthood and the population of older adults as they age. AARP has noted a…
Over the past few months, we have addressed some common myths and misconceptions about homelessness. We wrap up this series with Myth #6: “They are not my problem!” It’s essential we recognize we are all part of a larger community…
This month, let’s debunk Myth #5: The homeless are unskilled and uneducated. This misconception is far from true. Homelessness affects people from all walks of life, backgrounds and levels of education. Many highly skilled, intelligent individuals face homelessness due…
Letter from the Executive Director Letter from the Executive Director Faithful partners, Every year, after Christmas dinner, our family likes to gather together and have some good conversation over coffee. Everyone is fed, relaxed and enjoying one another’s company. Here…
This month, we address Myth #4 – THEY CHOOSE TO BE HOMELESS. Homelessness is rarely a voluntary decision. Instead, it often arises from a combination of unfortunate circumstances, such as job loss, financial difficulties, mental health issues, or a lack…
Letter from the Executive Director Letter from the Executive Director Faithful partners, Thankfulness seems to come easily to most of the men and women at Muskegon Rescue Mission. It’s a natural reaction to having food, shelter and care after being…
This month, we are dispelling Myth #3 — THEY ARE ADDICTS. This stereotype spreads harmful negativity and falsehoods. Substance abuse does not represent all homeless people. Although it can lead to homelessness, other factors such as lack of affordable housing,…
Throughout the coming months, we are addressing a series of misconceptions surrounding the homeless population. Myth #2 – THEY ARE DANGEROUS Homelessness is a complex issue with various causes and circumstances; it does not automatically make someone dangerous. This…
We’re excited to address a series of common misconceptions about the homeless population throughout the coming months. Let’s start with MYTH #1: “THEY ARE LAZY.” Unfortunately, some people believe the stereotype that homeless individuals are lazy and just looking…
Curlene came to stay at MRM a year ago, shortly after suffering a stroke. He had been living on the street and the cold weather and lack of food had taken a toll. The stroke affected one side of his…