“I shared a tent with a raccoon:” Elisa’s Story of Trial and Victory As we continue to share stories from our Micah community, today we bring you the narrative of Elisa, a woman whose life underscores the impact of kindness and support. Elisa: A Story of Restoration...
Walter’s Journey: From Struggle to Stability A Tale of Resilience and Renewal Walter, affectionately known by his childhood nickname “Cookie,” grew up in Spotsylvania, Virginia. He recounts a childhood of simplicity and joy, grounded in family and a...
Florence Ridderhof was one of the first chairperson’s of the Micah Board of Directors. Now, 94, she still cares for Micah neighbors through weekly volunteering at the Hospitality Center. Recently she has been weaving prayers from the Micah Churches...
Photo Credit: Raymie Chapman Photography FXBG Looks Closer: Weaving a Tapestry of Love with unhoused neighbors Do you know what it looks like to have 551 walkers march through the sidewalks of downtown Fredericksburg in support of a community where nobody...
Andrei’s Journey: From Orphan to Belonging Meet Andrei, one our Micah neighbors. As an orphan in Russia until he was adopted at age 10, Andrei has “always felt homeless” despite his adoption and even time in the military. Today, Andrei shares a...
Daniel’s Journey: Using his Past to Weave a Future Every person has a story, and today, we’d like to share Daniel’s—a tale of transformation that threads through the heart of our Tapestry of Love. Once lost to the streets, battling isolation and despair,...