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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
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Success Story: Cornelia
At age 92, Cornelia noticed her balance and stamina were quickly declining. She struggled to do simple things like opening jars and lifting small objects,
May 27, 2012
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Success Story: LaTanya
After many ups and downs, including stays at various Twin Cities homeless shelters, LaTanya enrolled in YWCA St. Paul’s Transitional Housing Program. While eager to
May 27, 2012
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Success Story: Shanika
Homeless and unemployed, Shanika was determined to build a new life for herself and her three children. Setting her sights on the future, she enrolled
May 27, 2012
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Success Story: James
In 2011, after five years of retirement, James decided to rejoin the job force so he could afford increasing medical costs and take care of
January 27, 2012
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Success Story: Tyisha
For years Tyisha experienced domestic violence and cycled in and out of shelters. “My self-esteem was low, but I woke up one day and said: ‘I
October 27, 2011
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Success Story: Jack
After enduring a difficult recovery following hip replacement surgery, Jack decided it was time to turn things around. He joined the SilverSneakers® Fitness Program, for
September 27, 2011
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Success Story: Laurel
“I’m here every day because every day I miss just makes it easier to skip another one,” explains Laurel—a member of YWCA St. Paul’s Health
July 27, 2010
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Sweet Success: Jaiceon
As Tamika sat in the audience, she was nervous. School had never come easy for her son and although he was working hard to improve
September 27, 2009
Success Story: Armani
At age 13, Armani was very smart, but she was spending time with the wrong crowd. “I was exposed to people making bad choices, and
August 27, 2009
