The Mission of Yahweh Reviews

Turn me down have no room for myself and kids. Then why ask me to call if you knew you had no room

Awesome place what a surprise how large this place is. Such a wonderful gift to any women in need
We helped plant a garden.

As 2017 has set in with January at its end it's time to reflect back and look forward to my own behaviors. While others were making resolutions for 2017 I was reflecting back to where I was some 20 yrs ago and the ones I encountered thereafter whom have forever changed my life.

Namely Sister Gay for accepting me as her daughter and telling me there's a place for me here in Houston don't leave. She trusted me. Held my hand and prayed safety security purity and progression in my life. She gave me back my spirituality. She became my mom away from home and forever will she remain in my heart.

Secondly Barbara Moore whom I met at same time and became a big sister. A dedicated hardworking resident director who devotes so much to time, effort, and heartful work into the success of The Mission and its women. She always was there during my darkest moments and never once looked down but instead helped me to learn how to look up again. How to believe in myself. She has thought me what faithful dedication to a passion and love looks like which has been her work and service there.

Last but not least Pam Lockard. I met as a Mission Board member with absolute dedication to that place like known other. Worked tirelessly to help see The Mission thrive, the women thrive, Sister Gay and kids thrive and so many others. Whom I profoundly admire. A dedicated devoted hardworking strong women whom I aspire to be everyday. Her dedication to her own personal business her organizations and still The Mission surpassing what one can imagine. Not to mention also she gave me opportunity during my desperate time to work for her while trying to figure out what next for my life. I'm forever grateful to her and admire her immensely.

So first for me is to reflect back and be grateful then look forward to my own dedication to others that may be where I was. To make commitments to service projects and volunteering more.

Really gives you the time and ability to get your life together

Mission to give women and children a home while helping women with life skills for success and Independence. Christian oriented does not take government funding.

I went to the resale shop looking for a coat and found this100percent wool sweater made of Irish lamb's wool the softest and warmer than any coat that I ever had!!

Awesome thrift store & shelter for women, courteous & friendly staff, nice affordable clothing, household & miscellaneous items!!

Am i required to attend all of their day time classes upon entering the shelter? If so how will i have ample time to look for work

I have not resided there. I donate there 4-5 times a year. The staff is friendly and appreciative.

Time for an updated review .
One thing they couldnt take away was my joy peace and happiness. I and my 2 boys have lived here for 2 n 1/2 months the first 26 days was ok. I was drawn here by the fact they said they were christian based, but i soon found out it was wolf in sheep's clothing. I came into the mission in march with my hand in a cast due to a wreck that i had on feb 24th. Despite that i did my chores and all that was asked of me. My caseworker Bri told me i had to stop going to my appointments and that i had to go to their mandatory classes, so i did what i had to do to stay. Yes i lost my case and missed my therapy. My last appointment clashed with one of the work faith classes so i had to start over again. Coming up on almost 30 days i was pulled into the office by caseworker to do a random drug screen i agreed because i knew it would come out just as i came that i had thc and medication from the wreck in my system. They said the test was because they were told by a source that i was seen walking smoking weed being that i use to smoke i told her maybe it was the way i hold my cigs but it wasnt me they saw. They then told me that i would have to leave. I didnt understand because i told her upon intake that i was a smoker but the lady said i didnt. But my intake paperwork showed that i indeed had thc in my system at intake. I was told that i was there under false pretenses, so They then began to come up with every excuse as to why i was let in with thc being that i was supposedly not had been let in. The other case worker (Tameka even told me that the medication i was taking made it show up. Which is false because none of the medication i took would do that. the caseworker (Bri is very rude and unprofessional and ghetto. I have rode in the transportation van and was told by the driver Tajauna very personal information about other ladies who stayed there and i felt very uncomfortable of the fact that one she was telling me willingly n freely and two that she even knew what was going on inside. Ive seen everyday caseworker Tameka Bri and the driver tajuana everyday go in their office when the day is almost up to gossip about ladies who stay there. I watched a womans child before and caseworker Bri asked me why? To help cause we all in here together they dont take babies at the daycare there which she knew of course . and her response was you cant help everybody. Im making this post because there are alot of good ppl there that are being sone wrong and God is going to show up and show out. Yes i was put out. Yes it hurt because i did everything they asked and even volunteered all just to get tossed aside like nothing because of he say she say. No real proof No evidence just someone elses words. The bread is all old in the morning cause thats all breakfast was dont believe me i have pictures. So i would starve until lunch which may be just a hot dog and veggies . also have pics of the food. The staff is very messy and unprofessional to me and alot of others. The best part of being there was the events 1 cause we know we were gonna finally eat real food and 2 because i met some beautiful Christian souls. I believe that this place will not last long if they keep the same workers there. Ive seen 2 pregnant women come and have c-section deliveries and soon as they came back from the hospital the workers there made them walk and do chores and its not right at all. Babies getting sick from mold. This place is far from christian but they do paint a pretty picture for donations and best believe when they know a donor is coming they cleaning and putting on fake smiles just to go back to the same professionalism they was at first. Its all a game and all a mask. The staff needs drug testing especially the transportation driver one minute she down next she up up up . just telling my experience. Just go to star of hope. The outside looks nice but its the inside that made this a horrible place.
Below are the pictures of molded food ...a roach...

Homeless or just down on your luck.....this is the place for understanding

This is the best place to be when you want to get back on your feet. The environment was loving and safe and It really felt like home.

I will forever be greatful for the staff. Thank you for being what I needed when I needed it.

I've never been here , but my best bud she came here a few yrs ago and totally changed her life around. She was on the streets by her own doing and when she had enough of it she entered this dwelling and made herself a new woman. Now she has just graduated ITT with a good job lined up! Thank you folks! =D

I had a great experience when I was there 2 years ago. I stayed for a little over 6 months and despite my completion of the program, they still helped me out, most recently with assisting with college tuition. The point of the program is to get you prepared to be back on your own. I am forever indebted for being able to get back on my own two feet.

This is a beautiful facility for family.#its so nice#

The intake was kind if you have multiple kids I recommend you keep a close watch on them attend your classes and do your volunteer hours if your interested in an easy way this place is not for you be expected to work hard.

I was given the number to this establishment by 2-1-1 for help. I have a sense of urgency. My 2 small children and I are homeless. We are without a place to live and have been staying in a motel room for 3 months. My funds are quickly running out. I called this place weeks ago and left a message. I got a call back from a lady named Barbara the following day. She left her extention and told me to call back. I've called numerous days back to back and left message after message. I stop calling because no one ever called me back. I feel so humilated. I've been trying to get help and have been unsuccessful. Needless to say, we are still in the same situation; on the verge of having to sleep in my car.

It's a great place .! But still a little bit I'm sure.

My experience with The Mission of Yahweh has been life changing.The Mission offered me a job in 2010 and I gladly took the position as a Resident Assistant. Today I am the Childcare Director and have been for about a year and a half. God lives here and you can see that within all the staff and volunteers. Very special things happen at The Mission of Yahweh.

No one willing to work, every one seem to be happy with the 3 meals and a bed...

The Mission of Yahweh was a experience myself and my kids much appreciated. My caseworker Ms. Bri Foxx was amazingly helpful with my stay at the mission. This young lady turned every table she could to assure that myself and children were comfortable. Ms. Bri Fox consistency was outstanding. Thanks Mission of Yahweh for allowing myself and my family to take up you all space. (lol) Thankyou and God bless you all.

awesome experience. friendly staff, very helpful and appreciative

Tameka is the beast at what she do.easy going person with a big heart for my family...love u much

It's so many good things to say about the mission of Yahweh... My kids an I enjoyed our stay everyday an I enjoyed all the life changing events for me personally,were things I needed an didn't even know.we were clean,safe,happy,fed,an we started getting very comfortable when it was time to pack up i was able to be on my own again my kids cried not to leave so we took a week to pack I pray that I never fall into this situation again but o wouldn't change any thing about the #MissionOfYahweh

This review is in regards to their resale shop. You can't bring your purse in here, and I'm talking about your purse purse, not a backpack or a large bag, your PURSE. I was told to go put my purse in my car, only coin purses are allowed "because some of the women be stealing up in here." (who steals from a charity, really?!) So I'M suspect now? I have been donating to and shopping here for many years and I was dumbfounded that they would treat their supporters like that. Very disappointed. I'm not leaving my purse out in my hot car just so I can shop there. If my purse can't come in, neither can I. If it's that bad, I could get robbed in there! So I went out to my car and left. I'll donate elsewhere. There are other people in that area in need who'd be so grateful to receive donations, and of course I'll never shop there again. This policy is bad for business and whoever came up with it needs to have their head examined.

The MOST GHETTO @$$ place nd their staff. Just plain horrible. Old buildings with mold inside the rooms, old floors, Etc. The people working in there with ugly attitudes the kitchen people, the donation apartment ugly attitudes ALL the front Staff people ugly attitudes, ALL THE STAFF DON'T GIVE ONE SINGLE FLYING F' About you and the families with kids. They don't deserve not even this Star NOT ONE!

Lived there from 96 to2000 I worked for sister gay driving her kids to and from school I miss her so much

Website mentions emergency homeless shelter but when you go they turn you away. Very misleading. THIS IS NOT AN EMERGENCY SHELTER. STOP LYING TO PEOPLE

The Mission of Yahweh is a great place to begin a new, more positive life experience. They offer opportunities to grow intellectually in financial management, job search, and other life skills as well as spiritual growth and tools for starting over. Highly recommended for anyone who truly wants an improvement to the life you left behind.

They took me in when I had nowhere to go. They have been kind and helpful. They have not judged just listened. All they ask, is that everyone help.

A victim of severe domestic abuse, I visited The Mission of Yahweh during the winter of 1993. Shortly after my arrival with a one year old child, I was brought to a dilapitated stucture with holes in the floor and weeds growing through the walls. What I later discovered to be crack was in an ashtray on a small folding table. I was told I would share the space with another young woman who had a young child. I was told she wasn't there at the moment, and she had been gone for several days.

I wasn't allowed to retrieve my belongings from my vehicle before I was hurried to the preacher's home. A big 'to-do' was made of insisting I scrub their toilets as they prepared to go somewhere. Finding it a bit strange, I had no problem doing so. I know how to clean... I cleaned the entire bathroom before (whom I assumed to have been) their children went into the bathroom. I was quickly directed to sweep and mop the entire house. I began doing so. Before I was done, the children were off. I was yanked by my arm to the bathroom and told I did not clean it. (There were feces on the side of the bowl again, and water and dirty clothes were left in the floor.) I cleaned it again. There were dirty clothes all over the house. Gathering the dirty clothes through-out the house in large garbage bags, the petty tyrant who so relished squeezing my arm and dragging me about the house instructed me to stop mopping. She delighted in telling me I'd done a horrible job, and I could look forward to doing a much better job the following day. She acted as-if I had done her some terrible, personal wrong. I'd never seen her before (or since) in my life...

This entire ordeal had taken place in the space of about 4 hours. My son had been dropped off, as I was being hurried to the house, with their version of an in-house daycare; I quickly retrieved him. Their most urgent need for a maid had prevented me from completing the intake papers; she gave me some paperwork to fill-out and a list of rules, leaving me in the tool shed I was to call home.

I phoned an acquaintance to see the place I've described. It was fortunate I'd not brought our things in from my car, for we hoped to be clear of the area before nightfall.

I stayed here for 4 months and honestly..it is a great place. They serve you 3 times a day, all they ask is that you do your part and participate. They have great service and honestly for it to be a shelter it feels a lot more like home.

Well won't be trying this place based on the actual honest reviews. You can really tell a place especially "Christian" place by the way they treat the worst off and even those dealing with anger and a hard heart who are hurting and need rest,to be shown love. A gentle word turns away wrath. Jesus was forgiving and taught grace and mercy.W hat good is it to you if you love those who love you only for even tax collectors dontAt but we are called to love those who mistreat us,and whom are less than desirable. That softens heart and is real accomplishment. I can tell exactly the kind of place by the few low reviews and fact that owner only thanked the good reviews and people they know. Jesus will spit out lukewarm christians! Please wake up people and just help others without expectation or putting tons of stipulations and rules. Love covers a multitude of sins.Who cares about tax breaks or money. God does really provide and got me it of these places and I been blessed and provided for. I couldn't do another day at a shelter. I went looking for help,family,love for me and kids and begged someone to help. What's lacking is the emotional support these days.People who have it dont understand how scary and panicked it makes those of us without a family or support. Some days you feel you'll die of agony.

I had been calling to ask for availability. I call maybe once or twice a week the lady told me YOU NEED TO STOP CALLING HERE ALL DAY. I was hurt and humiliated I hadn't called in two weeks. Oh well I will continue to do this on my own.

I'm beyond blessed to have been apart of the Mission. They have made so many opportunities available for all. I wouldn't change a thing, because God knows where to send you. Thanks Mission of Yahweh because of u my family are still receiving many blessings.

I was there for about 5 or 6 months. I was able to get what I needed done and I left with a job and appartment. This place works if you are willing to put in the work to get whatever you need done or where you want to be. A lot of people complaining was living rent free, with three meals a day. All they asked for was 20 hrs or less of your time a week. While you live in a gated community. Anyone that truely wanted better for themselves or truely needed help will take this as a great opportunity as it was for me .

A wonderful place that lends a big helping hand. Be in store for a surprise because seeing it from the street won't show you the true size of this place

This is Rev. Smith using Geneva's internet to post.
I stayed here 11years ago, they didn't know I was a Reverend and this was a very good place to stay. Good food, beds, and well run and supervised. This was and is a good, moral place to stay and if you are a problem that is not interested in getting help don't go here.

This is for the resale shop i stay a street away and i seen the resale shop open so i decided to go home and gather alot of good things im willing to let go to help that i no longer need i took 3 large bags new n used clothes and few other items there were 2 women outside with a store cart and kids chairs wich they were selling in the front parking spots i asked if the sales were part of the shop they said YES with an attitude i asked how much for the kids chairs they said" 10$each you gonna buy or not ? or just walk off!!! like really ? i just donated to yall and thats what i get . RUDE ppl . SO I TOOK MY BUSINESSE ELSE WHERE The man that took the bags was nice the 2 black ladies are rude .if i couldve give it No stars i would.Never ever will donate there again i rather give it to the homeless that really need it and dont have $ to buy ..