Life Center Newsletter

Test your Life Center know-how! Circle your answers on the following Gratitude Trivia Quiz. See if you’re truly thank-full for this place we love. 1. When did the Life Center first open its doors?  A) 2010 B) 2013 C) 2017 D) 2020 2. Which of the following services does the Life Center not offer (yet)?  A) Money Management B) Pathway to Purpose C) Hot Air Balloon Rides D) Counseling 3. What’s our mission in one sentence? A) To empower anyone struggling with what they need to grow. B) To make sure everyone knows how to cook a turkey. C) To host great potlucks. 4. What program helps people find purpose, direction, and hope?  A) Hero on a Mission B) Game Night C) Netflix 5. What’s the one thing we’re most thankful for this year?  A) Our volunteers B) Our community C) God’s provision D) All of the above Answer Key: 1) C 2) C 3) A 4) A 5) D How’d you do? If you got 5/5, you’re officially a Life Center Legend!

  This time of year invites us to pause and remember that gratitude is more than words—it’s how we show up for others. One of the most powerful ways to give thanks is by giving yourself—your time, your compassion, your listening ear. At the Life Center, we believe kindness is contagious. When you volunteer, especially as a Guide for our Hero on a Mission program, you’re not just helping someone—you’re walking beside them as they rediscover hope, purpose, and courage. Guides aren’t counselors or experts—they’re everyday heroes who listen, encourage, and help others take their next right step. One volunteer said it best: “Guiding others through the Hero program has been the highlight of my week. It’s amazing to see people light up when they realize their story isn’t over—it’s just beginning.” Volunteering at the Life Center connects you to a community filled with laughter, purpose, and heartfelt gratitude. You’ll grow new friendships, learn new skills, and witness life-changing momen...

There’s something deeply powerful about gratitude—it has a way of turning what we have into enough. And if you’ve ever met Pamela, you know she’s living proof of that truth. When Pamela first joined the Hero on a Mission program, life wasn’t easy. Her husband was out of work, her knee was giving her trouble, and the family budget was tighter than a jar lid fresh out of the dishwasher. But Pamela didn’t come looking for a handout—she came looking for a plan. She started with her financial tracker, courageously facing the numbers, and together we worked through her budget line by line. It wasn’t glamorous work—but it was brave work. Fast-forward a few months, and the winds have shifted. Her husband now has steady work in construction, and together they’ve even started an emergency fund (already up to $1,000!). Pamela still clips coupons, visits the Community Pantry, and stretches every dollar like a superhero with super-strength—but now she does it with a sense of hope and purpose that s...

A few months ago, a woman sat in her car outside the Life Center, debating whether to go inside. Her heart was heavy, her mind racing, and she whispered a quiet prayer for peace. What she didn’t know was that, behind those doors, hope had already been waiting for her—through a trusted, strategic partner called LifeWay Counseling. At LifeWay, caring for the mind, body, and spirit isn’t just a slogan—it’s their calling. Their professional team of counselors, therapists, and clergy meets people where they are, whether that’s in person or through secure video sessions. Every conversation, every listening ear, is grounded in compassion and the belief that every human life holds immeasurable value. That’s what makes this partnership such a beautiful fit. The Life Center’s mission is to empower anyone struggling with what they need to grow—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. LifeWay strengthens that mission by providing clinical excellence infused with spiritual care—helping individuals...

At the Life Center, we’re reminded daily of a simple but powerful truth: hope multiplies when it’s shared. It’s not a resource we hoard or guard. It’s something we build together—hand to hand, heart to heart—through partnerships that make our community stronger, kinder, and more connected. One of the brightest examples of this truth is our strategic partnership with the Community Pantry, a place where kindness fills shelves and hope fills hearts. A Shelf-Stable Kind of Hope Food insecurity is rising across Ohio. Families are feeling the squeeze as grocery prices jump and paychecks stretch thinner than a leftover holiday pie crust. Many of our neighbors face decisions no one should ever have to make: Pay rent or buy groceries? Fill a prescription or fill the pantry? It’s a heartbreaking reality—but it’s also where transformation begins. The Life Center exists to empower anyone struggling with what they need to grow—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Through the Community Pantry p...

Giving Thanks for the Power of Partnership November is a season for gratitude—a time to pause and recognize the good that grows when we come together. At the Life Center, we’re reminded daily that hope multiplies when it’s shared. It’s not something we hold alone; it’s something we build together through partnership. Because when hope teams up, lives change. Just ask Maria (you may know someone like her). When she first came to the Life Center, life felt overwhelming—bills were piling up, anxiety was taking hold, and she couldn’t see a clear path forward. But through the Life Center’s network of partners—Strategic, Referral, and Community—Maria began to see new possibilities. She connected with a counselor from LifeWay Counseling who helped her face her fears with faith. The Community Pantry made sure her children had nutritious meals. At the Eve Center, she found women who listened and cared through no-cost peer counseling. And when New Life Furniture Bank delivered furnishings for he...

  Jessica: The Comeback Hero Every hero starts somewhere—and sometimes it’s not where you’d expect. For Jessica, her adventure began with a brain tumor, five surgeries, a pile of hospital bills, and a mountain of “what now?” moments. But here’s the thing about heroes: they don’t quit. They rise, even when the odds are ridiculous. When Jessica joined Hero on a Mission at the Life Center, she wasn’t sure what to expect. She’d been through a lot—growing up in a home where addiction stole peace, becoming a mom at 15, and later fighting for her health, her freedom, and her future. But when she walked through those doors, she brought something powerful with her—hope. Her journey wasn’t smooth. Her first budget looked great on paper—but as we all know, paper doesn’t pay the bills. With a boyfriend just starting a new job and an 18-year-old daughter pitching in for rent, Jessica realized she’d have to rewrite her money story once she landed a steady job of her own. Instead of giving up, sh...