Dear Friends of Capital Compassion, 

When you partner with Capital Compassion, lives are truly being impacted and transformed—and we see it happening every single day.

Often, transformation doesn’t happen all at once. It happens step by step and day by day. One woman, Nora, had been coming to us for months. She was trapped in an abusive situation and facing both mental health and substance use challenges. Each time she came in, we gently encouraged her toward help, knowing the timing had to be right. Then this week, she came in ready. Within hours, a door opened for her to enter rehab. One of our volunteers drove her there, helped her get settled, and today she is experiencing real change, peace, and hope for her future.

We’ve also seen incredible breakthroughs through our Winter Sanctuary connections. A couple who had been walking a very difficult road began coming to us after being dropped off nearby each morning. Just three weeks after connecting with our team, we were able to place them into a tiny home. I personally drove them there, and today they are housed, cared for, and moving forward in a new direction.

These moments are powerful reminders of why we do what we do. Every person who walks through our doors is someone we choose to love. We believe God has called us to love the person right in front of us—to ask, “What can I do to help you?” That’s how the world changes: one person, one life at a time.

Another example is Ed, a man my wife and I met at a McDonald’s. He’s been coming almost daily, working hard to get his life back on track. Recently, on his own, he attended church because he knew he needed God. After asking questions and seeking answers, he chose to pray and invite Jesus into his heart. He shared that he immediately felt different—lighter, with a burden lifted. While Ed still faces challenges, we’re now helping him get his Social Security, EBT, insurance, and housing steps in order. Hope is taking root.

None of this happens without you.

Thank you for partnering with Capital Compassion. Your support makes it possible to love people well, meet real needs, and walk alongside individuals as their lives are transformed. We have more work to do than we currently have the capacity for, and with additional resources, we can expand our team, feed more people, and help even more lives move toward hope and restoration.

We are grateful for you and honored to serve together.

With gratitude and hope,

Pastor Rick Cole

Dear Friends of Capital Compassion, 

We’re off and running in 2026—and every single day, people are coming to us looking for hope.

Just yesterday, a young man arrived with his sister after enduring unimaginable circumstances. He survived stage four tongue cancer, which took away his ability to speak and work as a chef. He now lives with multiple disabilities, relies on a feeding tube, and recently fled an unsafe home environment due to domestic violence. With nowhere else to turn, they found us through a simple Google search and walked in on a whim. Because of the programs and connections you help make possible, we were able to connect him to potential housing where he can live independently and receive ongoing support. Where there was once despair, there is now hope—and a future he can begin to believe in again.

Hope is also unfolding in quieter but just as powerful ways. Last weekend, we met a man experiencing homelessness while grabbing a quick meal. We invited him to stop by our site, and he did. Over several visits, practical support turned into deeper conversations. Today, he asked, “I keep seeing John 3:16—what does that mean?” With no faith background at all, he is now returning to continue conversations about Jesus while we walk alongside him toward health, housing, employment, and wholeness.

Jesus is at the center of everything we do. Each day, up to 30 people—sometimes more—walk through our doors carrying heavy burdens. And because of your partnership, we are growing in our ability to serve them. We recently received a grant to purchase a refrigerated van, allowing us to launch a mobile food pantry for seniors with disabilities who cannot come to our location. Soon, we’ll be delivering food directly to their homes—meeting people exactly where they are.

If you’re able to contribute, please know this: it matters. Your generosity provides food, support, and dignity to people Jesus deeply loves. We don’t see people as problems to be solved—we see them as people to be loved.

Thank you for being part of Capital Compassion. We are so grateful for you and for the role you play in bringing hope to our community.

With gratitude and hope,

Pastor Rick Cole

Happy New Year from Capital Compassion!

We’re running into this year with great excitement, knowing that what happened this past year has prepared us for what’s to come. We’re growing. We’ve acquired a refrigerated van so we can deliver food to people who can’t make it to us. It’s another addition to the work we’re doing and the help we’re able to provide. All of this is possible because of your assistance and your partnership with Capital Compassion.

Today, Johnny came in. He’s been coming for nearly two years, ever since we opened, and has been on the streets off and on while facing significant challenges. He’s dealt with legal issues and behaviors that led him into difficult seasons, but he has a great heart and a strong desire to turn things around.

Just in the last few days, a relative with nearby property allowed him to stay in an RV on their land. Tonight is his first night off the street in that RV. He was in tears as he shared what he described as a God moment. He needed batteries to keep the RV running at night, and we were able to help provide those. He also needed basic supplies—cleaning items, towels, and essentials—and we were able to equip him with everything he needed to get set up. This RV is now his temporary home as he transitions toward getting a job.

Johnny also asked about a church, and I was able to tell him about one right near where he’ll be staying—a solid church with a solid pastor—where he can connect and grow. He has a heart to follow God and is overwhelmed by God’s goodness. And the goodness of God so often comes through God’s people.

Sometimes it’s hard for us to grasp that we are the tools and vessels God works in and through. When we do something for someone, it’s God at work—it’s His love being extended. He’s given us His love for hurting people. We honor them, respect them, and restore dignity and hope in their lives.

 People often come here broken, insecure, and weighed down by shame. We’re able to pour love into their lives, helping them feel worthy, valued, and deserving of the help they receive—because God has already blessed them with His presence and His grace.

That’s what’s happening in Johnny’s life today because of our partnership together at Capital Compassion. There is so much more to come and many more stories to tell. We’re grateful for what God is doing and for the opportunities He’s bringing our way.

 Thank you for partnering with us. We’re looking forward with anticipation to all that lies ahead in 2026.

With gratitude and hope,

Pastor Rick Cole

Dear Friends, 

We’ve had an amazing week at Capital Compassion. Honestly, I could say that every week because there’s always something new happening—people God is bringing our way. Word of mouth is spreading. People who’ve been helped are telling others, “You can get help there.”

One of those is Jonathan. He had been coming for several weeks, a quiet and unassuming guy, always very pleasant. One night, Teresa, one of our kitchen volunteers, woke up in the middle of the night thinking of Jonathan. The next day, she talked with him about taking next steps, and he was ready. That same day, he signed up for rehab. Within just a few hours, an opportunity opened up for him to go. I took him to lunch at In-N-Out, and from there we went to the rehab center. He’s been there now for two weeks and is loving it.

Jonathan even called me yesterday, asking if I could help with a few things. He had my number and said one of the things he needed was a Bible. How could I say no? He also asked for shampoo, conditioner, soap, and other basics to get his life back on track—things he didn’t have when he entered the facility. I went out, picked up the items, and brought them by. When I arrived, they brought Jonathan out to see me, and he handed me a note he had written beforehand.

It said:

“Good morning. I’m doing extraordinarily well here at Centerpoint Rehab. I have every intention of completing the program—I know I will. I have everything I need to complete the program thanks in no small part to the continued support, both financial and spiritual, I receive from your amazing staff and volunteers, you included. I look forward to completing this phase of my recovery and moving on to bigger and better things, like being a more productive member of society and other goals, like being a good father to my two young children. I honestly feel like none of this could be possible without your much-needed attention and support. I want to thank you all for the great work you do. I pray that God continues to work through you for the good of all you’ve helped along their way to a better life. Thank you and God bless each and every one of you.”

Jonathan is going to complete his program. We’re going to walk with him every step of the way—into housing, health, and spiritual growth. He’ll be reading that Bible he just received.

This weekend, I also want to share something personal. Sunday is my birthday—September 28th, I’ll be 68 years old. I feel like I’m in the prime of life, filled with energy, excitement, and vision for this moment God has placed us in. We’re here to make a difference in a broken, divided world—bringing people together and reminding them they have value before God and with us.

If you’d like to do something for my birthday, I don’t need anything for myself. In the past, people have given me Starbucks cards and little things like that, but I don’t need those. Instead, I would ask you to consider making a donation to Capital Compassion. Your gift provides Bibles, hygiene products, food, diapers, clothing, and so much more for people like Jonathan and for families facing refugee-like situations.

This is how we change the world—one person, one family at a time. It only happens because we give and care. With your help, we can continue to impact this community and beyond.

For my birthday, let’s make a big impact together. This year, we’ve had 183 donors—how amazing would it be to grow that number to 500, even 1,000? Maybe you’ve been thinking about supporting what we do—this is the perfect moment to step in.

Thank you for walking with me, for loving the people God has placed in front of us, and for being part of transforming lives like Jonathan’s. Together, God will use us to bring hope, healing, and restoration.

With heartfelt gratitude,

Pastor Rick Cole