Stories

The story has been told many times –- the high-school graduate who dreamed of playing college football. Happily, Damair was admitted to college; however, when he learned what it would cost he chose to stay home so as not to burden his mother with the finances.  He needed to make money, but his choices landed …

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When Aileen first met The Lord’s Place Client Advocate Marie Garcia, little did she know that Marie would be there every step of the way as she healed and journeyed back to the hopes and dreams she held so long ago. Due to a volatile and dangerous living situation, Aileen and her son John, (J.J.) …

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Hannah smiles at Edna, her Client Advocate at The Lord’s Place and is thankful for the Labor of Love Edna has provided for the past eight months.  Smiles and happiness disappeared from her life for a time but now they are back.  With her long brownish red hair and a sparkle in her eye, she …

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Bulldozers, backhoes and excavators makes Eric’s face light up, bringing back happy memories of his 10 yeas as a heavy equipment operator.  He was devastated when he lost his job, couldn’t find steady work and lost everything. He was homeless off and on for eight years. His situation started to change when he enrolled in …

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Mary and her two children, Anna and Tommy, moved into The Lord’s Place Family Campus in May of 2014. She had fled religious persecution in her native country, and came to the US with the help of a friend. She had made plans to move into a home, but upon their arrival, she soon saw …

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