Meet Samar

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 it as a single mother of four children. In the months that followed, Samar was able to care for her kids, continue her education and start a career in the nursing field. She has big dreams and is working hard to create the life she always wanted.

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 it as a single mother of four children.

In the months that followed, Samar was able to care for her kids, continue her education and start a career in the nursing field. She has big dreams and is working hard to create the life she always wanted.

Every day I’m proud of myself and every day I keep going, looking forward. Never look backward.

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