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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
“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 [...]
Making Ends Meet: Brian’s Story
Brian and his fiancé have always believed in working hard. They both had steady jobs and took pride in being able to provide for their family. But when the pandemic hit, Brian was laid off and struggled to find work. They started to fall behind and [...]
Homeless to Hopeful: Dave’s Story
Dave lost everything in the flood. His home. His relationship. His family. Himself. With nowhere else to turn, Dave moved in with his parents until he could get back on his feet. “I moved back home with my parents after the flood,” shared Dave. “But my [...]
Dear Neighbor Video Series: “I wanted more in life.”
We asked people in Midland County to share their stories. Then we had community members read them for the first time. Watch to see what happened
Overcoming Dyslexia: Zach’s Story
Zach had fallen far behind in school and wasn’t sure if he’d ever be able to catch up. He had a difficult time understanding the meaning of words, making it challenging to read, write and communicate. Comprehending what was being taught in class was nearly impossible, [...]
Dear Neighbor Video Series: “I fell into old habits.”
We asked people in Midland County to share their stories. Then we had community members read them for the first time. Watch to see what happened.
Making Ends Meet: Brian’s Story
Brian and his fiancé have always believed in working hard. They both had steady jobs and took pride in being able to provide for their family. But when the pandemic hit, Brian was laid off and struggled to find work. They started to fall behind and [...]
Escaping the Darkness: Connie’s Story
Connie had vacation on her mind. They were looking forward to kicking off the year with a few relaxing weeks in sunny Florida. Little did they know; their lives would be completely different than they planned. After a few days in Florida, Connie’s back was in [...]
Dear Neighbor Video Series: “I struggled to provide for my kids.”
We asked people in Midland County to share their stories. Then we had community members read them for the first time. Watch to see what happened
Caring for the Caregiver: Betty’s Story
Betty wasn’t expecting their lives to change so quickly. She and her husband were having some minor health issues, so they got in touch with Senior Services to learn about services available to help them continue living a fulfilled and healthy life. Her husband’s health suddenly [...]
Dear Neighbor Video Series: “I needed a way out.”
We asked people in Midland County to share their stories. Then we had community members read them for the first time. Watch to see what happened
Homeless to Hopeful: Dave’s Story
Dave lost everything in the flood. His home. His relationships. His family. Himself. With nowhere else to turn, Dave moved in with his parents until he could get back on his feet. “I moved back home with my parents after the flood,” shared Dave. “But my [...]
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