Testimonies


Real Families. Real Journeys. Real Change.

At Shelter from the Storm Ministries, every family who walks through our doors carries a story—one of struggle, courage, and a longing for a fresh start. At SFTSM, moms and their children find more than a roof over their heads; they find safety, stability, and a community that believes in their future.

Our testimony page is a place where those stories come to life. These are real moms, real kids, and real journeys of transformation—made possible through prayer, partnership, and the unwavering support of people like you.

We invite you to read their stories and witness how hope grows, healing happens, and lives change every single day.

Nisha’s Story

When Nisha first came to Shelter from the Storm Ministries, she was a young mom doing everything she could to keep her two-year-old daughter safe while living out of her car. She had walked through childhood trauma, seasons of homelessness, and the heartbreak of losing the grandmother who once gave her stability. Life had been a long road of surviving day to day.

Everything changed when she found Shelter from the Storm Ministries.

At SFTSM, Nisha discovered a safe place to rest, recover, and rebuild. Surrounded by support, encouragement, and the love of Christ, she began healing in ways she never thought possible.

Today, Nisha is thriving — not just surviving. Her story is a testament to God’s grace and the life-changing impact of a community that believes every mom and child deserves hope and a future.

 

Martha’s Story

It’s with full hearts and a deep sense of gratitude that we share
the inspiring story of Martha and her two children, a 17-year-old
daughter and a 9-year-old son, as they graduate from Shelter
from the Storm Ministries (SFTSM). Their journey over the past
several years has been one of perseverance, sacrifice, and
steadfast faith, and we are thrilled to celebrate how far they’ve
come. The family had been with us for nearly 2 years, and had
been homeless for over 3 years. They are living in their new home after an incredibly long and challenging journey.

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Shodari’s Message:

“I am truly blessed to get the opportunity to be with SFTSM. Before coming here, I was dealing with a lot physically, mentally, and emotionally. I had no idea what I wanted or where I was heading. I just knew I didn’t want to be in the position I was in any longer.

Coming here has helped change my life for the better. They have helped me gain stability, structure, and so much more. I was able to start paying off debt, handling important business, getting into work, getting my kids childcare, and everything we need. I feel like SFTSM helped better my life.

And most importantly, they helped me get closer with God.

I came here with nothing — no plans, not a lot of knowledge, no structure, a low credit score, and lots of debt.

Leaving here, my credit score has been increasing, and I have all my credentials and life skills that I need. I have a plan in life. I know what I want to do. I know where I want to go. I have so much more faith, and my kids have more structure in their life.

I’ve found peace within my life that I haven’t ever had before. I am grateful to have had the help and support throughout my journey. SFTSM feels like a warm, safe home. It feels more like a family, and I’m beyond thankful to get to experience this.

Thank you for everything. I have never been so comfortable in my life. I absolutely appreciate and love everything about it and their purpose. They’ve opened so many doors for me, and I’m forever grateful.

Thank you for believing in me, helping me believe in myself, and helping me become closer to God.”