Destiny’s Path to Opportunity

A felony conviction in 2012 changed the course of Destiny’s life, costing her career as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), her stability, and her sense of direction. “I fell back on a lot of things,” she said. “I hit a great big depression spell.” After...

Patricia’s Second Chance

In her hometown of Chicago, Patricia experienced trauma that led her down a path of addiction. “I wanted the nightmares to stop,” she said. “I started doing drugs. It progressed to other drugs. Then, I became involved with the wrong crowds.” Twenty years ago, Patricia...

Finding Hope at 70: Mark’s Journey Forward

When Mark faced financial loss, homelessness, and the challenges of starting over at age 70, he was searching for a path forward. Originally from Christian County, Kentucky, and a retired Kodak employee, Mark had spent years investing in his career and life only to...