Get the full version of the past year's newsletters below.
2026 Summer NewsletterCristeen struggled with depression and anxiety, but worked hard and became the first in her family to go to college, get a good job and become a homeowner. Then COVID changed everything. She lost her job and became homeless, and eventually came to stay at Capital City Rescue Mission’s day shelter. She decided to commit to the long-term New Faith Recovery Program and it was a turning point in her life. See her full story of hope and healing!
2026 Easter NewsletterRyan’s childhood was not a happy one. It was abusive, traumatic and frightening. He began drinking and smoking weed in high school to escape the chaos at home. Harder drugs entered the picture and he found himself homeless and living under a bridge, always chasing his next high. Out of desperation and love for his daughter, he cried out to God. Check out the full story and how he found a new identity!
2025 Holiday NewsletterKat grew up right in the South End of Albany as the youngest of ten children. She had a difficult childhood filled with pain and loss. Drugs and alcohol were there to numb the wounds of the past. Years of addiction and homelessness would follow, until she was ready to walk away from it all and join the New Faith women’s recovery program. See how Kat’s life has been transformed!
2025 Fall NewsletterPhil was born and raised in Brooklyn and had a happy childhood until his teen years when both of his parents died. He cursed God and started hanging out with the wrong crowd, which led to drug addiction. He was a “functional” addict until he spent all his money on heroin and became homeless. A friend told him about the Rescue Mission and he finally agreed to go. Read the rest of Phil’s story of redemption in Christ!