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Success Story: Wendy
Video Transcript Wendy: I gained weight slowly over many many years. A few pounds every year and I found myself 105 pounds overweight. My health
May 25, 2016
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Success Story: Monique
Video Transcript Monique: I’m not afraid of work and I’m not afraid of hard work; it’s just being able to have the tools or the
May 25, 2016
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Success Story: Shay
When Shay was 10 she witnessed the murder of her mother, father and sister. Reeling from the trauma and grieving the loss of her family,
February 27, 2016
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Success Story: Frankie
Frankie is a lap swimmer. It’s not always easy, but for 45 years the sidestroke has been her therapy. “I swim because it’s something that
February 27, 2016
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Success Story: Irina
Far away from friends and family, Irina spent seven years in an abusive marriage. “It was like living on a volcano,” she recalls, “never knowing
February 27, 2016
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Success Story: Curtis
For four years, Curtis worked at a local meat packing plant. The shifts were grueling and conditions difficult, but it was steady work. “Making $15
February 27, 2016
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Success Story: Israeel
Unemployed and struggling to afford childcare for her son, Israeel was determined to build a better life for her family. As a participant in our
March 27, 2015
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Success Story: Leona
You’ll find Leona in the Health & Fitness Center six days a week. At 93 years old, many marvel at how active she is, but
August 27, 2014
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Success Story: Rakeem
At 15, Rakeem was in crisis. Battling the effects of early childhood trauma, years in foster care and a dissolved adoption, he faced a return
August 27, 2014
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Success Story: Shalonda
For 14 years, Shalonda endured domestic violence. Although she was afraid for her life, she didn’t think she was strong enough to leave. It was
August 27, 2014