San Antonio family finds hope, help at Headwaters

We strive to help people live whole, healthy lives both inside and outside the Canyon. It’s a goal that can feel overwhelming, even audacious. We want to serve our college staff as they develop careers, families, and a faith of their own. We want to support our most vulnerable guests when they return to neighborhoods burdened by generations of instability.

Deborah and I are exploring opportunities to do many of these things. In addition to supporting the camping and retreat programs, we are testing new initiatives around mental health, income inequality, and rural development. These are areas where some of our neighbors are suffering when they leave the Canyon and return home.

You will be hearing more about emerging initiatives in future issues of Echoes. But as you read this issue, you’ll see that much of the work is already underway as we serve people in the Canyon week in, week out.