New Orleans Mission Reaches Out to Homeless Battling Addiction

New Orleans Mission reaches out to homeless battling addiction – New Orleans, La — As we move into a cooler time of year, there are many in the New Orleans Metro area who will spend their nights in the cold. The New Orleans Mission is working to get men and women struggling with addiction off the streets, not just for a night, but for good. “Death is the next step and that’s where I was headed to,” said Bobby Gene Miles. He’s currently in the New Orleans Mission’s Discipleship Program and heading into his 3rd week of sobriety. “If it wasn’t for these God given people right here, I would be dead today,” said Miles referring to the staff of the New Orleans Mission. For the past few months, the new leadership of the New Orleans Mission has been reaching out to homeless men and women struggling with addiction in the streets. However, they say some, just aren’t ready for the help. Shelter officials tell us while there is help available, many choose to remain homeless. “There is a place to go and there is a place to get help,” said John Lonardo, Assistant Executive Director. “A lot of them want to be out there and you have to wait until they come to the end of themselves.” When they reach that point, the mission staff works to place those battling addiction in rehabilitation programs. One program is available at the mission. Others are in other parts of Louisiana, Arizona, Florida and North Carolina. According to the mission, so far the program has led 110 people from the streets, to faith based rehab programs. “They’re hurting,” said …

Vilma asks Goodell to recuse himself as all four Saints file appeals

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