PURE HAVEN

In July 2025, Mark Mason’s life changed forever when his wife’s life was tragically taken. Suddenly, he found himself navigating profound grief while becoming the sole caregiver for his three children. In the months that followed, Mark made the difficult decision to move forward from the home he once shared with his wife. As he put it, there were too many memories in a house that no longer felt like home. Today, he and his children are prayerfully looking for a new place to call home as they rebuild their lives together. During a conversation with our team at Pure Haven Family Resource Center, we asked Mark what his greatest need was. Without hesitation, he shared that reliable transportation was critical. Mark works repairing and reconstructing homes and buildings when jobs are available, and without a dependable vehicle, securing consistent work was extremely challenging. In August 2025, our Executive Director, Melody Hullett, reached out to one of Pure Haven’s faithful donors, Sherry Martin, to see if she knew anyone who might be able to help. Sherry contacted someone she knew who previously worked at a dealership. Unfortunately, the dealership declined, explaining they were unable to assist. When Mark received the news, his response was not discouragement. With steady confidence, he said: “Ms. Mel, I know God has a car for me.” Moved by his faith, we continued reaching out to multiple dealerships and even made a public appeal on social media. Again, doors closed. Yet each time we updated Mark, his response remained the same: “I know God has a car for me.” Rather than lose hope, we chose together to trust God. On February 2, 2026, Melody received a phone message from donor Sherry Martin. She and her husband had recently purchased a new vehicle. Instead of trading in their current car, they felt led to donate it to Pure Haven for Mark and his family—if the need still existed. The need absolutely still existed. On Thursday, February 5, 2026, we went to John and Sherry Martin’s home to receive what can only be described as a divine blessing—a vehicle that restored mobility, opportunity, and stability to a father determined to provide for his children and rebuild their future. This testimony is not only about a car. It is about faith in the face of loss. It is about resilience. It is about community partnership. And it is about a God who sees and provides. At Pure Haven Family Resource Center, we remain committed to walking alongside families as they heal, rebuild, and move forward with hope.