Hope Gospel Mission founder looks back during 25th anniversary event

Andrew Dowd, The Leader-Telegram, Eau Claire, Wis.
·6 min read

Jun. 21—EAU CLAIRE — While he was searching for ways to serve Christ, businessman Mark Donnelly read a copy of on old book about Christian rescue missions called "Romance of Rescue."

Then in his 30s, raising a family and running his family's frozen pizza business, Donnelly made it his goal to start a mission to help the homeless in Eau Claire.

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