
Stories
Together with our community and generous supporters, we make transformation possible every day.
It often begins with simple acts of kindness — a smile, a meal, a listening ear — and grows into recovery, stability, and renewed hope. We help create the foundation for lives to be rebuilt and futures reimagined. Here are just some of the ways we work together to bring about that transformation.


Blanche’s Story
StorySpecial moments never used to mean anything to Blanche. Memorable days just didn’t exist for a woman whose daily drive was focused…
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Alex’s Journey
StoryAlex was at a loss.
Another job had fallen by the wayside and he was unemployed once again.
With the high cost of rent taking…
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Marlon’s Story
StoryFor most of his 57 years, Marlon Bowe’s life was defined by a cycle of addiction, poverty, violence and prison sentences. He’s…
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outREACH Choir
StoryAs a lifelong voice coach, choir director and mother of a special needs child, Anne-Marie Brimacombe learned all about the therapeutic…
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Carlos’s Story
StoryAs a young boy in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Carlos’s first job was to wrap chicken eggs in newspaper for his mother.
“I would…
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Greg’s Story
StoryAt 70 years old, Greg is a golden ray of sunshine every time he sits down at Our Place to begin his volunteer shift.
Compassionate,…
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Robert’s Story
Story“I’ve got a giant hole in my heart — not being in contact with my kids, not being in touch with my family, my sister. . . .”…
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Next Steps to Employment
StoryJoining the workforce after a long absence can be a struggle at best, but when you also suffer from multiple barriers such as homelessness,…
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Dan and Brandy
StoryCan love change a person? Can it make you look in the mirror and instead of seeing your own troubled past reflected back, see the person…
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Meet Craig
StoryIt was only after his own personal experience with therapy that Craig Extine realized he wanted something different for his life.
He…
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Greg & Tracy’s Story
Story"After 30 years together, we were living apart, and not by choice."
When you’ve been married for 32 years, the idea of living…
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