Stories of Hope Archives - Page 9 of 9

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Sabrina’s Story

Whiz Kid Sabrina recently was asked by her eighth-grade teacher to list three heroes for a writing assignment. Here is what she wrote: “My mentor, because she is always there for me. (Teaching assistant) Mr. Hill, because he has had problems like me and helps me. The Lord, because He is always there for me, and…

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Norvelin’s Story

“I was scared of reading. Then I learned to read a lot better because of Whiz Kids.” For Norvelin, the impact Whiz Kids tutoring is having on his life goes much deeper than just learning how to read better. It’s impacting his entire family positively. Norvelin often interprets for his parents. They are from Guatemala…

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Mindi’s Story

Mindi used her many years as one of the girls participating in City Gospel Mission’s Princesses Ballet to give back when she became a successful adult. While leading a girls’ group at North College Hill Middle School, she began teaching a group step/dance routine that she choreographed. “It has been such a blessing to have…

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Christin’s Story

Christin was scared to go to her first summer camp because she had never been away from home. She also didn’t know God. After attending camp, she was excited about both. All because her tutor, a teenager wise beyond her years, decided to take her care and concern to another level. So when Christin told…

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Tony’s Story

“If I could have 10 of him…” For Saturday Knight Ltd., a local bathroom accessory distributor, good works were rewarded with some great work. When the company began looking to fill an open position in its shipping department, they turned to JobsPlus. Their faith was rewarded with one of the best employees they have had.…

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Eddie’s Story

“It seemed like everybody was leaving my side. But Sam stuck in there with me.” In and out of jail since he was 15, mostly for theft, Eddie was able to begin getting his life in order thanks to the steady support of JobsPlus’ inmate mentoring program. Eddie’s mentor, Sam, visited him in seven jails,…

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Mayra: Hope, Healing and Purpose

Mayra has experienced one milestone after another since she came to our recovery program in 2012, broken from two decades of drug use. She worked hard for two years before graduating from the program in 2014. Two weeks later, she reunited with a daughter she hadn’t seen since she was a newborn. Late last year,…

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Larry’s Story

“I still have hope.” When Larry came to the Mission, he wasn’t jobless or an addict. He just couldn’t afford to pay all his bills and needed a place to stay. He worked sporadically part-time for a landscaping company, and while looking for full-time work, stayed at the Mission. Larry says he saw a lot…

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Darryl’s Story

“You get to the point where you realize that you don’t have a place to go home to … that’s a tough place to be…” Darryl knows what it’s like to be homeless and struggle with addiction. And he knows how important a simple meal can be to getting help. After living on the streets…