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…

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