🙏🏼 Mustard Seed: Transforming Lives from Homelessness to Hope

Leona Sullivan, one of the founders, and Amy Bartels Roe, the executive director of Mustard Seed Shelter, a resource for women and children experiencing homelessness. Based in Saginaw, Mustard Seed provides a supportive environment for guests to rebuild their lives, offering help with life skills, housing assistance, and opportunities for healing from traumas and substance misuse. The shelter operates under the principle of 'radical hospitality', ensuring every guest receives new belongings and is treated with dignity.Amy and Leona also discuss some upcoming fundraising events for Mustard Seed.Links:The Mustard Seed Shelter Website: https://themustardseedshelter.org/Upcoming Events: https://themustardseedshelter.org/events/Show Notes:00:00 Warning and Personal Story01:10 The Mustard Seed: A Place of Hope02:43 The Mustard Seed: A Closer Look09:03 The Founding of Mustard Seed04:45 The Journey of Mustard Seed08:29 Amy's Involvement with Mustard Seed10:51 The Unique Approach of Mustard Seed18:21 Transitioning from Mustard Seed14:46 The Role of Mental Health and Trauma15:23 The Importance of Time in Recovery16:23 Funding and Support18:26 The Importance of a Comfortable Living Space19:40 Community Support and Sponsorships23:47 Upcoming Events and Ways to HelpMentioned in this episode:NWF AdVisit Our Sponsor: The National Wildlife Federation Great Lakes Chapter is working hard to protect what Michiganders love and that is our great outdoors. Learn more about threats facing all Michiganders and what the NWF is fighting for at https://nwf.org/greatlakes