Community First! Village Neighbors

My life began again here, and I’m so grateful!

When you know someone’s name, that changes everything. They are no longer a stranger.  – Kent Redding

It’s so nice to have a home.  This place is amazing! Who wouldn’t want to live here?

I’m living proof that the struggle is real, but change is possible.

This home is a mansion to me. I have a place where I can eat, sleep, bathe and get healthy

After 51 years, I finally have a home. I love living here. It’s the best place in the world to live.

I believe MLF saved my life. They didn't give up on me. I haven't had that since my mom died.

The first rule of surviving homelessness - BE INVISIBLE...

"I WAS HOMELESS FOR 30 YEARS" --Danny I was hanging out at a shelter that was in an old warehouse downtown. It was freezing outside, and there was no heat in there. Suddenly my friend shouts, ‘Here comes the MLF food truck!’ I didn’t know what he [...]

A friend told me that the Mobile Loaves & Fishes food truck was parked under the bridge at 12th and Chicon. It had been raining. I was hungry and wanted to get to the truck, but my wheel chair got bogged down in the mud. I had to crawl to the truck. I was embarrassed, wet and dirty, but they helped me clean up, gave me dry clothes, fed me, and prayed with me. They treated me with dignity.