Success Stories
The Path Ahead: Darnella’s Story
With their willingness to meet her where she was, the staff at Deborah’s Place earned Darnella’s trust. “They showed me what my life could be like without my abuser,” she says. “They taught me how to be a good and nurturing mother.”
Moving On: Lujean’s Story
Lujean began her journey at Deborah’s Place ten years ago, and over the span of her residency, grew to depend…
Road to Recovery: Gloria’s Story
“I probably would be dead without Deborah’s Place because I didn’t know how to get help. There’s no way you…
Not another face in the crowd: Lashell’s Story
Lashell was stuck. She could not find regular employment, only temp jobs, so she couldn’t earn enough money to get…
Finally Home: Deborah’s Story
Deborah picks through a small shelf loaded with mementos, and chooses a faded photo of a young girl with a…
Achieving Goals: Trudy’s Story
I never thought in a million years that I would be homeless. I was just living my life. I had…
From Chaos to Community: Renee’s Story
Faced with the loss of a stable job and the onset of depression, Renee didn’t know where to turn. She…
The Structure of Success: Tahira’s Story
In Teresa’s Interim Housing Program, women develop job skills, meet their health goals, and work on healthy relationship skills. Tahira…