Storm Warrior Ministry: Turning My Testimony Into Hope for Homeless Men
My name is Jose Delgado, and I’m the founder of Storm Warrior Ministry, a Christ-centered ministry born out of my personal testimony, my faith in Jesus Christ, and the vision I believe God has placed on my heart.
For years, I experienced homelessness and hardship. I know what it feels like to struggle, to face uncertainty, and to wonder what the future holds. But on July 10, 2025, my life took a different direction when I turned my life over to Jesus Christ. Since then, my faith has become the foundation of my life, and I have witnessed God working in ways that have given me renewed hope and purpose.
During my own journey, I began to develop a vision for something greater than myself: Storm Warrior Ministry.
My vision is to establish a Christian, Christ-centered homeless shelter and resource ministry dedicated to helping men who are experiencing homelessness, addiction, and other life struggles. I want to create a place where men can find shelter, receive practical support, grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ, and begin rebuilding their lives.
The vision is to provide safe temporary housing, meals, showers, clothing, hygiene supplies, assistance obtaining identification and important documents, help pursuing employment, connections to community resources, and guidance toward stable housing. Most importantly, I want to provide an environment where men can encounter the love of Jesus, participate in Bible studies and discipleship, and discover that their circumstances do not have to define their future.
I believe that God can use our hardest seasons to give us a purpose greater than ourselves. My goal is to use what I have experienced to encourage other men who may feel forgotten, lost, or without hope. I want them to know that they are not beyond redemption, that their lives have value, and that a new beginning is possible through faith in Jesus Christ and the support of a caring community.
Why am I fundraising?
Before I can bring this vision to life, I need to establish Storm Warrior Ministry as a nonprofit organization and build the foundation necessary to serve men in need. The initial fundraising goal is $1,500 to help cover anticipated nonprofit registration and startup expenses including applicable state filing fees and the federal tax-exemption application and other organization expenses for the organization to grow.
This is the first step toward a much larger vision. Future support will help me work toward establishing a physical facility, developing partnerships with churches, connecting with community organizations, and eventually providing shelter and resources to men who need a fresh start.
I cannot accomplish this vision alone. I am asking for your support, whether through a financial donation, prayer, sharing this fundraiser, or connecting me with churches and people who may be willing to help.
Every contribution, no matter the size, can help lay the groundwork for this ministry. I also want to be transparent about where donations go as the ministry develops and as fundraising goals grow.
My prayer is that Storm Warrior Ministry will become a place where men can find hope in the middle of their storms, discover their identity in Christ, and take meaningful steps toward rebuilding their lives.
Thank you for taking the time to hear my story, consider this vision, and support the beginning of this journey.
Together, we can help men face their storms with faith, find hope through Jesus Christ, and move toward a new beginning.
PHASE 1: ORGANIZATIONAL ESTABLISHMENT AND STARTUP
Our first priority is to establish the legal, administrative, and organizational foundation of Storm Warrior Ministries.
Funds will help cover:
Oregon nonprofit registration and related legal expenses.
Federal tax-exemption application expenses and professional guidance.
Initial insurance, accounting, and financial management systems.
Website development, outreach materials, and organizational communications.
Development of policies, procedures, and operational plans.
Community networking and partnership development.
Initial fundraising and administrative expenses.
Our goal: Establish a strong, accountable foundation that allows Storm Warrior Ministries to move toward serving the community.
PHASE 2: PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATIONAL PREPARATION
Once the organization is established, our next priority is preparing the programs, partnerships, and resources needed to serve men experiencing homelessness and addiction.
Funds will help support:
Identifying and securing a suitable location for our future shelter.
Developing a Christ-centered residential recovery and discipleship program.
Establishing partnerships with churches, homeless shelters, recovery professionals, and community organizations.
Planning staffing, volunteer recruitment, and training.
Developing procedures for resident intake, safety, daily operations, and individualized support.
Obtaining essential supplies, furnishings, clothing, hygiene products, and other resources.
Planning transportation assistance, employment support, and connections to identification and other essential services.
Our goal: Build the partnerships, resources, and operational structure necessary to prepare for the launch of our ministry's programs.
PHASE 3: FACILITY DEVELOPMENT AND PROGRAM LAUNCH
Our long-term goal is to establish a Christ-centered men's shelter and recovery program where men can find safety, structure, spiritual growth, and a pathway toward independent living.
Funds will help support:
Facility acquisition, leasing, or other suitable occupancy arrangements.
Necessary renovations, accessibility improvements, furnishings, and equipment.
Facility utilities, insurance, maintenance, and other operating expenses.
Hiring and compensating qualified staff, subject to available funding.
Security, meals, hygiene facilities, and essential resident services.
Bible studies, discipleship, prayer, worship, and spiritual development.
Recovery support, employment preparation, and connections to community resources.
Transitional housing planning and partnerships that help residents work toward stable, independent living.
Initial operating reserves to help sustain services as the ministry grows.
Our goal: Move from organizational planning toward establishing a functioning ministry that provides men with practical assistance, spiritual support, and opportunities for lasting change.
Storm Warrior Ministry — Faith in the Storm. Hope Through Christ. A New Beginning.
