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Success Story: Tavanja
Fearful for their safety, Tavanja bravely fled an abusive relationship to start a new life for herself and her three children. Although relieved to be
April 27, 2014
Author: Development YWCA
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Success Story: Khalique
Equipped with the talent to go far, Khalique needed extra support to help realize his potential. At the YWCA, he found a team of people
July 30, 2013
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Success Story: Carol
Ready to overcome a life-long fear of water, Carol became a member of YWCA St. Paul’s Health & Fitness Center (HFC) and bravely enrolled in
July 11, 2013
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Success Story: Precious
At 24, Precious courageously ended an unhealthy relationship with her boyfriend knowing a brighter future lay ahead. “I felt so free once I left him.
July 8, 2013
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Success Story: Eritrea
Laid off in 2011, Eritrea was frustrated by a difficult economy and the obstacles that stood in her way of finding another job. Interested in
May 27, 2013
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Success Story: Lindsay
Looking at a picture from her 25th wedding anniversary, Lindsay barely recognizes the woman smiling back. The photo reminds her of a time when she
May 27, 2013
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Success Story: Rozan
“When I was in Lebanon, I didn’t have a dream,” Rozan says, reflecting on her childhood there. Only able to attend one year of school,
May 27, 2013
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Success Story: Quintin
Struggling at school with academics and behavior, Quintin was referred to YWCA St. Paul for tutoring. After learning more about challenges he was facing at
September 27, 2012
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Success Story: Takeysha
Takeysha struggled in high school and never thought she could go further. When she became the sole provider for her two children and became homeless,
May 27, 2012
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Success Story: Jill
In early 2012, Jill slipped on a patch of ice and broke her wrist. With her injury, she became reluctant to spend time outdoors and
May 27, 2012