Stories of Impact

Girl Within Event

Since 2022, The Village has played a key role in implementing an innovative, evidence-based model known as Functional Family Therapy – Foster Care. This model is designed to offer comprehensive ...
Samar was completely broken after escaping a domestic violence situation. She reached out to The Village for help, despite being told by others that she wouldn’t be able to make ...
Davine desperately needed help with her credit and finances after leaving a traumatic relationship. Once she connected with The Village, she was able to build her finances, receive counseling and ...
Having already been diagnosed with cancer and grieving the loss of her mother, the COVID-19 pandemic added even more mental, physical and financial stress to Liza Huertas’ life. Struggling with ...
“I was feeling depressed and there was a lot of anxiety going on. I didn’t really love Leah. I love who I am now. If it wasn’t for The Village, ...
Pauline and Alyissa inspire us by sharing about the power of fostering. ...
Genesis Martinez has known little stability growing up. When she found a safe place to land at The Village's Alison Gill Lodge, she was able to begin her journey of ...
By the time Alana Farnsworth was 12, her behavior issues were so severe that she spent time in the hospital and eventually ended up in the custody of the Department ...
Maria Rodriguez has overcome numerous challenges during her young life. Recently, Maria shared her story with confidence at The Village's Girl Within Luncheon. “What I went through did not break ...
A former runaway and high school dropout, Mia Fontaine survived childhood sexual abuse and is now a Georgetown University graduate, bestselling author and national speaker. ...
A year and a half ago, Erica Rusczyk would never have imagined that she would be standing before an audience of 400 women and men at the Hartford Marriott telling ...