On October 2, Fresno Mission celebrated a powerful night of transformation and triumph as we honored 43 graduates of our recovery program. Family, friends, staff and supporters gathered to cheer on these courageous men and women as they stepped boldly into a new chapter of their lives, under the theme “He Is Doing a New Thing.”
When the ceremony ended, the celebration kept going. Anthony, owner of Anthony’s Tacos, generously donated a free meal from his food truck for every graduate. For Anthony, giving back comes naturally. “I always try to give back to my community,” he said. “It’s always a calling to me. I have a lot of drive to just give back to the people in need.”
“I wanted to give back to the graduates from the Fresno Mission because it’s a great thing to get them uplifted and show them the love of Jesus. I want them to feel accepted and pushed forward in this community.” — Anthony, Anthony’s Tacos
For Anthony, faith and business go hand in hand. His wife runs a Christian barbershop where the team prays every morning for their clients, and Anthony brings that same heart to his truck. “I try to show my love and spread Jesus in my own way,” he said, “by sharing love and giving people a great meal.”
That is a picture of what happens at Fresno Mission every day. A meal is often the first open door. When a neighbor comes to Fresno Mission, they find more than food. They find people who care, and that first meal can lead to recovery, restoration and a new beginning.
For our graduates, this welcome matters. After months of hard work in our recovery program, they are returning to their families, jobs and neighborhoods. A warm meal and a kind word from a local business owner remind them they are not walking that road alone.
Thank you, Anthony and the Anthony’s Tacos team, for your generosity and for sharing the love of Jesus with our graduates.
Visit Anthony’s Tacos
Anthony’s Tacos serves quesadilla tacos, burritos, ramen and specials like mac and cheese and tamales. Stop by 21 E. Shaw, Monday through Friday from noon to 8 p.m., and catch them at the Taco Truck Throwdown on November 7. For catering, visit anthonystacos.com.
Get involved
Are you interested in learning how you can get involved? Just like Anthony, you can help open the door to a new beginning for our neighbors. We’d love to have you join us as a volunteer. Reach out anytime via email at volunteers@fresnomission.org or learn more at fresnomission.org/get-involved/volunteer.
