Youth Stories
Youth Stories
Surviving and thriving in spite of 2020
No one has been immune to the impact that this year has had on us all and the same can be said for our young people. Take a moment to read Gia's story and see how she continued to thrive even in the face of adversity.
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Youth Stories
Kissing Dreams "Hello"
“The first night was scary. I’d never been away from my family and I had my little daughter and I was pregnant.”
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Youth Stories
From homeless to champion
I remember in November of 2016, I was on the verge of being kicked out of where I was staying because I was late on my payments. At the time, I had gotten injured at work and was in my bed, crying and asking God for recovery. I felt I had no other choice and worked through my pain to get a retail job - but it was only part time. I was worried about paying all my bills and trying not to get kicked out. My roommate was not trying to hear it and one month later, we got into an argument and she decided to kick me out.
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