Jamie Dycus: Clothed in faith, resilience and freedom
A name is a powerful thing. In June 2025, we named our “boutique” area in honor of Jamie Dycus, a guest who has spent countless hours keeping this space in our lower level organized and running smoothly for over three years. When Jamie moves from our home, new volunteers will take over her duties – but her legacy and story will remain to inspire those who follow.
Dixie Lee: Learning to Live, Not Just Survive
Dixie shared her story at our 2023 Sowing Seeds of Hope fall fundraiser while a guest at Mustard Seed Shelter.
“I get to learn how to live while at Mustard Seed. Just like a seed, this place helps you grow. To be your true self.” – Dixie Lee
Kim Gulliver: Discovering What Real Love Looks Like
Kim shared her story at our 2024 Sowing Seeds of Hope Golf Outing while a guest at Mustard Seed Shelter.
“I am so thankful to the staff and other guests at Mustard Seed for showing me what real love looks like.” — Kim G.
Freedom Anderson: Healing, Growing and Learning to Dance Again
Freedom Anderson arrived as a guest at Mustard Seed Shelter in November 2023 with her baby girl Raynie, and just the clothes on their backs, Raynie’s car seat and a jacket.
“That’s all we had. We got the call to come to Mustard Seed and we did.”
Malankeia Rea: Focused on the Future
On a partly sunny day, with soft snow scattered around Mustard Seed Shelter’s parking lot, Malankeia (“Lanky”) Rea sits peacefully on the velvety couch in our comfortable sitting room.
Alicia Williams: It Takes a Village – Guest Filled With Grace and Gratitude
Mustard Seed Shelter guest Alicia Williams, 31, is filled with grace and gratitude. Not only for the opportunities given to her by being one of our guests but also for the friendship and kindness shown to her by the other women in our home.
Leona Sullivan: Her Secret Ingredient? Love.
It has been said that cooking is love made visible.
For Leona Sullivan, one of Mustard Seed Shelter’s co-founders, nothing could be more true.
Sarah Torres: Student Intern Helps Plant Seeds of Hope and Empowerment
When Sarah Torres looks into the eyes of the women at Mustard Seed Shelter, she sees herself.
Arielle: A Happy Mother’s Day Story
The sun leaks in through the dining room window onto Arielle’s face and a warm, modest smile forms. She sits comfortably on an orange chair in our dining area working on getting 2-year-old-son Ky’ Legend – nicknamed Ky – to finish his oatmeal. The toddler is definitely more interested in seeing what the other children are doing in the TV room. Ky joyfully scampers off to find them, as Arielle recalls what brought her to this point.
Stacey Forejt: Her Past Will NOT Define Her Future!
Stacey, a former guest, shared her testimony at our 2021 Sowing Seeds of Hope fundraiser. She is now a valued member of our Guest Services Support Team.