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We Congratulate the Fall Graduates of the Changed Life Recovery Program

We Congratulate the Fall Graduates of the Changed Life Recovery Program

On September 18, 2019, staff, volunteers, and members of the community came together to celebrate six graduates of the Mission’s Changed Life Recovery Program, a year-long spiritual recovery program designed to restore men back to their families and communities as upstanding, influential individuals leading lives of integrity. The graduation began with worship and concluded with prayer, as each man was commissioned to persevere on the path of recovery and healing. Following the service, graduates and their families were invited to continue the celebration over dinner at the Mission.

Just a year ago, these individuals committed to improving and recovering from a life of hardship caused by addiction and homelessness. All of us at the Frederick Rescue Mission, as well as friends and family, are incredibly proud of the progress each graduate has made over the last several months, and we wish them the best!

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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.”

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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.”

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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!

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