Clyde Zip Slide
On Friday 6 September, almost 50 daredevils took to the skies to raise support for Glasgow City Mission. Participants had been fundraising for weeks prior to the event, and finally got to test their mettle [...]
Gladys Speedie, our 90-year-old zip slider!
Ninety-year-old Gladys Speedie is taking to the skies this Friday, zip sliding down the Clyde to raise funds for Glasgow City Mission's work with those affected by homelessness, poverty, and addiction.
Rehab Pathways on BBC Scotland’s Sunday Morning
David, our Rehab Pathways Manager, was invited onto BBC Scotland’s Sunday morning show to talk about the work of the Rehab Pathways Team and how his faith, and the faith of the other team members, influences the work we do in Glasgow with those affected by addiction.
JK’s Story
From homelessness and addiction to a stable life and meaningful work, JK’s journey is a testament to the power of support and perseverance. Discover how a coordinated effort across services helped him rebuild his life, reconnect with family, and inspire others facing similar struggles.
FD’s Story
FD struggled with mental health and addiction and started coming to our Crimea Street drop-ins. His involvement has been sporadic, with recent treatment attempts. We are collaborating with Glasgow services to provide the stability and support FD needs to move forward.
Politics in the Pulpit?
Our chaplain, Marion Carson, has recently featured in a podcast called Politics in the Pulpit?
JW’s Story
We have been supporting JW since February 2022, helping him overcome heroin and cocaine addiction, leading to his graduation from The Haven in August 2023. Now an Intern at the Mission, he is studying for an SVQ 3 award in Health and Social Care while reconnecting with his family and preparing for meaningful employment.
CM’s Story
CM has been part of the Mission family for many years. In this story we talk about the importance of staying in touch while she navigates her journey through rehab.
CG’s Story
In the first of our Pathways stories, we tell of CG who recently arrived to Glasgow from England and wanted to make a fresh start, however it's not been an easy journey as she battles addiction, homelessness and past trauma.
The Women, the Child, the Religious Leader and the Healer.
In our latest blog, our CEO Charles Maasz, shows how Jesus demonstrates his divine power by healing a woman who touches his cloak in faith and raising Jairus’s daughter from the dead. These miracles highlight his authority over creation and death, emphasising the importance of faith and the inclusive nature of his ministry to both the marginalised and the privileged.