Former Guest
John Harkings
When John came to the Soup Kitchen a few years back, then addicted to heroin and living in a dark situation, he was met with understanding, kindness, acceptance, food, clothing and much needed personal items. He noted that “They [Lazarus House] are just big-hearted and warm people and it didn’t matter the condition we walked in with or why we were there”
Miguel Cruz, Community Resource manager, steered him in the direction of a recovery center, got him into a shelter, and gave him a lead on a job possibility. Today, John is sober, employed and has a bank account. He often returns to Lawrence to remind himself both of his past and the role Lazarus House played in his recovery.
“We are supposed to be kind to each other,” John said. “And it’s not always there. Kindness is hard to find, but it is out there. It’s at Lazarus House.”
Click below to read John’s story.