Achieving Life Goals: Seth’s Story
Seth has always worked hard to provide for his family, but was tired from working multiple jobs, hardly making enough to cover the basics. Knowing that he wanted a better life, and teach his kids the importance of putting in hard work to achieve their goals, [...]
Paying it Forward: Lisa’s Story
Chloe, her sister and their mom found themselves in a situation they had never been before. As a newly single mother, Lisa was struggling to provide basic needs like healthy food for her children. Her recent divorce overwhelmed her with change, and she needed help through [...]
Finding Courage: Nicole’s Story
Nicole is brave. She is a survivor. Nicole didn’t grow up in our community. She moved here from another country, thousands of miles away, and English is her second language. She felt isolated, struggled to understand the language, and was also living with a controlling and [...]
Coping with Anxiety: Ethan’s Story
Ethan grew up believing that emotional struggles should be bottled up. A motto that was used often in his home was: “quit your crying and complaining, and just carry on.” Through humor, he learned unhealthy coping habits like pushing down his emotions and turning to self-harm [...]
Safe at Home: Sophia’s Story
Sophia was only four months old when her mom made the courageous decision to leave an abusive relationship. Her kid’s safety was her first priority, and although she wasn’t sure where they would go, she knew she needed to leave. After two years of separation, Stacey [...]
“We can’t wait to be home.”: Tom and Haley’s Story
Water in the basement. That’s what Tom and Haley Perrin thought they would be dealing with when leaving their home the night the dams broke. They evacuated with very little, expecting to return back home to their belongings the next day. They found refuge at their [...]
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