The Blessings of Saying "Yes"

Grace and peace to you! Every week, people call us in search of support for all manner of emotional and mental health needs. Few have insurance and so many cannot afford private care. They’re hurting, anxious, grieving, or simply overwhelmed. Maybe they’re dealing with depression and anxiety, or the loss of a loved one, or the pressures of life that feel unbearable. When they reach out, they’re not just looking for a service, they’re looking for hope.

And because of you, we get to tell them,

“Yes, we can meet with you. Yes, we’re here for you.”

That single word "yes" carries immense power. It opens doors for those in distress and bridges the gap between pain and healing, despair and hope. Just the other day, one of our clinicians said, “I have the privilege of saying yes.” I believe it truly is a privilege. A privilege that is made possible because so many faithful volunteers, donors, and clinicians unite to make free counseling and affordable therapy available to those who are hurting.

As I reflect on what Anew Day does as an organization, when we say our collective “yes” to so many who suffer, I am reminded of what Paul wrote: “For all the promises of God find their Yes in Him” (2 Corinthians 1:20). Every time we say yes to someone in need, we are joining in a far greater Yes, the assurance that no one is forgotten, that every life has worth, and that light can reach even the darkest places.

Because of the generosity shown to Anew Day by so many, we can open our doors to each person who knocks and say yes over and over again. People in crisis don’t have to walk alone, they have companions on their journey, and a community that cares deeply for them.

Thank you for making it possible for Anew Day to say yes.

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Gregory Ingram

Executive Director