Stories of Impact

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Tanisha’s Story

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Meet Samar

Samar was completely broken after escaping a domestic violence situation. She reached out to The Village for help, despite being ...
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Meet Maria

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Meet Davine

Davine desperately needed help with her credit and finances after leaving a traumatic relationship. Once she connected with The Village, ...
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Meet Liza

Having already been diagnosed with cancer and grieving the loss of her mother, the COVID-19 pandemic added even more mental, ...
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Leah Inspires Us With Her Journey Moving From Fear to Confidence

“I was feeling depressed and there was a lot of anxiety going on. I didn’t really love Leah. I love ...
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Pauline Has Opened Her Heart and Home To 45 Children Over the Years

Pauline and Alyissa inspire us by sharing about the power of fostering. ...
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I’m the One Bringing Change Now

Genesis Martinez has known little stability growing up. When she found a safe place to land at The Village's Alison ...
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I Know I Matter

By the time Alana Farnsworth was 12, her behavior issues were so severe that she spent time in the hospital ...
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It’s Not How You Start…It’s How You End

Maria Rodriguez has overcome numerous challenges during her young life. Recently, Maria shared her story with confidence at The Village's ...
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A Message of Hope

A former runaway and high school dropout, Mia Fontaine survived childhood sexual abuse and is now a Georgetown University graduate, ...
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I Made My Way Out of a Very Dark Tunnel

A year and a half ago, Erica Rusczyk would never have imagined that she would be standing before an audience ...
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