Lives We Touch

Here at the Jesus Center, we are able to touch lives every day in a positive way. We are blessed to be able to share some stories of folks who have been impacted by the Jesus Center. Check back periodically to read about more members of our community whose lives we touch.

	On any given night between 18 and 24 women and children are housed at Sabbath House. At the shelter, guests have a safe place to begin the process of transforming their lives - forever. When Flora Polloi learned about Sabbath House, she decided to try it out. "I didn't really have any choice: I was homeless, an addict and hungry." Read more...
	James Bjorklund came to the Jesus Center determined to better his life. After being released from jail, he is looking for a way to begin again. "I needed somewhere to stay and somewhere to eat," he said, "I'm looking for a hand-up, not a hand-out." Read more...
	The picture is of Upsie Hannon who lived in Chico in 2005. Because he was homeless, Upsie stayed at the Torres Community Shelter on Silver Dollar Way and ate a free breakfast and dinner at the Jesus Center on Park Avenue. He managed to find some work with Rex Manufacturing and at a concession stand at the Racetrack Read more...