During our Seattle distribution yesterday, we met a man who asked to go by “Irish,” whose story carries the weight of service, sacrifice, and the difficult realities veterans often face when returning home. Irish was born in Ireland and raised in Washington before becoming a naturalized U.S. citizen. He went on to serve as an Army marksman, completing two tours in Iraq. When reflecting on his time overseas, he told us the biggest lesson he learned was that “war is pointless,”

During our recent Phoenix distribution, we met Victor — a man whose honesty, humor, and unwavering faith left a lasting impression on our team. Originally from San Antonio, Victor shared that his strong faith was shaped by an influential pastor he had growing up. That early guidance continues to ground him today, reminding him to lead with kindness and respect toward everyone he meets. “People need to stop being a**holes,” he told us bluntly, a line that made us laugh but als

During our Austin distribution this past Sunday, we met Cody, whose story reflects optimism, faith, and the quiet strength found in connection. Cody is originally from San Marcos and has traveled across the country—from Minnesota and Colorado to Austin—with his favorite place being Huntington Beach, California. He shared that reading brings him peace, calling books both inspiring and entertaining, and even suggested that we include them in future care packages. He spoke proud

Jason’s journey reflects the quiet challenges of belonging. He often struggles to find a community where he feels truly accepted and understood. Many nights, sleep escapes him, and the weight of social isolation has built walls that are hard to break down. Yet beneath it all is a man searching for connection—a reminder of how deeply we all need to feel seen and included.