Category: Mission News

Changed Life Recovery Program

Changed Lives Testimonies

“In 1999, I was 32 years old, and I was broke, busted and disgusted. I didn’t know what to do. I’d been an alcoholic and

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Christmas

A Spirit-Filled Christmas

You make Christmas merry for hundreds of our neighbors each year. When guests come to our annual Mission Christmas event, they hope to find presents

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Faith House

A Refuge from Trauma

In July 2015, Frederick Rescue Mission purchased the property that is now Faith House, a refuge for women and their children facing homelessness. This lovely

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Mission News

A Deceptive Lifestyle

“I spent most of my life running: from my mistakes, from the people that I hurt, from the law, and from God.” Your support provides

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Shari Balodato
Faith House Program Specialist

Shari Badolato is the Program Specialist for Fath House. Before joining the Mission staff, she was a church Kids and Family Pastor. Shari enjoys hand lettering and going to the beach and movies with her family. She says, “I am grateful for the hope I have found in Jesus and have a passion for helping women find wholeness and healing in Him. I consider it a true privilege to partner with The Faith House.”

Brenda Bell
Rescued Treasures Coordinator

Brenda coordinates the volunteers who sort clothes and assist guests in Rescued Treasures.

She has been working with people in poverty since 1981. She says, “First, I befriend them. Then I find out what they need and refer them to the program that could best help. I only help people who want help, and only in the ways they want help. Some people have addiction problems and don’t want to leave the street. I’m still their friend.”

Carol Switzer
Faith House Program Coordinator

Carol coordinates the programs at Faith House, working with residents to help them develop skills for independence. Carol also runs Crossed Bridges with her husband Jonathan. She enjoys playing any sport with a ball, crocheting, bike riding, and spending time with her husband and five children. 

“He who loves God must love his brother also.” (1 John 4:21) explains what wakes Carol up in the morning to begin a new day; being able to serve the Lord while working with people, whether it be administratively or relationally. She loves hearing the testimonies of how Jesus has changed people’s lives, especially because He’s done so much for her!