In this episode of Sustainable Steps, Tami and Jake sit down with Randy Ehlers and Nate Gates from Sioux City's Gospel Mission, a faith-based nonprofit that's been offering a "hand up" to those in need for 88 years.

We'll hear how the Gospel Mission helps people rebuild a sustainable life through structured, goal-oriented shelter programs, while keeping waste out of landfills through retail recycling and textile baling.

On top of that, the Gospel Mission serves 250 meals a day!

In this episode you'll learn:

• Structured Recovery: A breakdown of the Gospel Mission's 8-month programs designed to end the cycle of homelessness by building routine and accountability.

• Working Through It: How work therapy at the Gospel Mission's thrift store and kitchen gives people a sense of purpose, while teaching them valuable customer service skills.

• Getting Involved: How the community can support the mission through volunteering, meal prep, and more.

To learn more about the Gospel Mission, please visit www.thegospelmission.org. Catch new episodes of the Gospel Mission's podcast, TGM Aware, on the first Friday of every month.

Sustainable Steps is brought to you by Goodwill of the Great Plains through a generous grant from the Gilchrist Foundation. To find out more about Goodwill and our mission of building independence through employment, training, and community support, please visit www.goodwillgreatplains.org.