Mission Possible, Inc

Personal Healing Journey Throughout my own healing journey, I have developed a burden for individuals trapped in unresolved trauma. I can tell you from personal experience and from what is currently known of unresolved trauma that people living with it tend to make life decisions out of the trauma and often add wound upon wound to themselves. I can also tell you that when someone with unresolved trauma experiences negative consequences or causes harm to another because of their choices, they cannot always understand that the unresolved trauma is at the root of these destructive behaviors. Looking for someone to blame, individuals trapped in trauma tend to blame those closest to them, but they also tend to blame God. This was me many years ago. My turning point came through trauma-informed, faith-based counseling. Here I received counseling from compassionate professionals trained to help me navigate the treacherous peaks of trauma. I was also afforded a safe place to talk about my angry and misconceptions about God. No one ever pressured me to believe anything; but in the process, I found myself experiencing God’s healing in my physical body and mind, but also in my soul. I realized that the years of trauma had buried the person God truly designed me to be. As I healed, I began to see my God designed identity. Seeing God through healed eyes, I was able to see Him in the fullness of His grace. As God comforted me, I began to take a more active role in His ministry of reconciliation in this very broken and hurtful world. I was inspired and led on a personal level to extend His hope and comfort to others by providing the funds necessary for several individuals to access trauma-informed faith-based counseling. Inspiration and Founding of Mission Possible So, what does this have to do with resale? In 1996 at a time of great loss, I developed a love for resale as God touched my heart through an inanimate pair of shoes sitting on a thrift store shelf. Since then, I had always thought it would be meaningful to work at a resale store. In 2016, in need of a career change, I saw a job posting for a resale store, applied, and began the journey of working in the resale world. It wasn’t long before I realized what a powerful vehicle resale was for fundraising. I still felt burdened to help those with unresolved trauma and I began to dream about how many people I could help receive trauma-informed faith-based counseling through this powerful vehicle. As I worked in a number of positions and at a variety of resale establishments, I learned resale. In 2024 at another critical juncture of my life, I felt confident and inspired to open my store and mission. The first and only Mission Possible store opened in June of 2024. I formed Mission Possible as a benefit corporation with a commitment to use 10–50% of its profit to support trauma-informed, faith-based counseling for individuals seeking healing. Current Challenges and the Need for Support Over the past 18 months, community support has driven steady growth. Unfortunately, although Mission Possible is growing, it is growing slower than expected, so it is not yet showing a profit. The gap between monthly revenue and monthly expenses is steadily narrowing, but there is still a gap. Through my own investment, and through the investment of several generous donors, the gap between monthly revenue and monthly expenses has always been met. At present, there are no additional options for business funding available and regular support through donation for operating expenses has waned. Mission Possible exists to bring healing and hope to people trapped in trauma. Recently, I heard someone say, "When you see God stand up under something, it is incredibly valuable." I have seen God stand up under this mission repeatedly since I first rented the space in April 2024. I believe people trapped in trauma are incredibly valuable to God. He has compassion for them, and He would like bring comfort and hope to their lives by freeing them from the residual effects of trauma. He has equipped trauma-informed faith-based counselors to help those trapped in trauma navigate the difficult journey of healing and to find hope along the way. In spite of not being profitable, through a donation, Mission Possible has been able to contribute $2000 to one individual's trauma-informed faith-based counseling. As a profitable store, Mission Possible will be able to fund counseling for so many more. This mission was born, has been crawling, and now is showing signs of beginning to walk. Once it walks, it will be able to sustain itself. Right now, it cannot sustain itself without the generous help of others. At present, there is a shortfall of $1500 a month which is roughly 25% of the monthly budget. As revenue increases the gap will continue to decrease. Our revenue from sales between June 2025 and December 2025 increased 30% over the previous year and the gap narrowed. Eventually, there will be no gap and a portion of the profit will be used to fund trauma-informed faith-based counseling for those in need. Until that day, Mission Possible needs your help to bridge the gap. If you would like to see individuals who are trapped in trauma find healing, freedom, and hope, I humbly ask for your financial support. Thank you for giving time and attention to my story and request. Janet Cullen Owner