Summer is here! We made it through the Shelter in Place, but COVID-19 crisis is still impacting Arukah. Issues with getting driver’s license or California issued ID, opening a bank account, to getting plugged into a church family or AA/NA meetings have been a struggle for the men at Arukah. But God is ever faithful and still doing wonderful and … Read More
Giving Back Isn’t Canceled
A truly global threat like COVID-19 affects every person on the planet and it presents an opportunity to come together as a community. Now, more than ever, we are relying on our supporters’ generosity to help us remain connected and continue to help heal the men at Arukah. We are still operating during this crisis. Men are still coming into … Read More
Holiday 2019 Letter
Love was born on the first Christmas, love came down for you and me, love came down to set us free! As we head into this Christmas week, we want to reach out and thank you for partnering with us. This has been a year full of many blessings and lives changed and it’s all because of the generosity of … Read More
Arukah Newsletter November 2019
Happy November! God is doing wonderful and glorious things through the men at Arukah! Currently many of the men in the house are working, plugged into a church, serving the community, and working the Arukah program. Each man is on his way to becoming self-sufficient and we are so proud of them.
Why Am I Here – Richard’s Story
My name is Richard James McCarty. I am 31 years old, I was born in Colorado Springs, Co. I am the second born of 4. Both of my parents used and drank alcohol. So they would fight a lot, and leave us at home at times while they went next door to party. I remember waking up at times and … Read More
The Unboxing – Stuart’s Story
Stuart is one of Arukah’s graduates! He has come a long way from when he first arrived and we are so proud of him and all that he has accomplished since he has been with us. Please read Stuart’s story, written by Dustin Jang. For thirty years, Stuart carried a box that was too heavy for him. First with his … Read More
Undeniable – Peter’s Story
Do you think that God pursues us? Does God tug at our hearts? There may be some of you who may relate to my experiences of God constantly nudging you throughout your life but not know it. I grew up in a non-religious home where Jesus was only talked about on Christmas and Easter. My friends went to church every … Read More
How Arukah Got It’s Start
The Arukah Story 2015 How does one go about getting called to open a men’s transitional home? I will tell you that when I became a pastor back in 2002 it was the furthest thing from my mind. Yet, in 2008, I had the opportunity to become the Director and Pastor of Care Ministries at Cornerstone Fellowship in Livermore, California. … Read More
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