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Success Story: Ihesha
Earning close to minimum wage and struggling to make ends meet, Ihesha never thought she could do more. Driven to provide a better life for
August 27, 2014
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Success Story: Linda
Living with high blood pressure for many years, Linda finally decided it was time to make a change. Determined to work toward her goal of
July 27, 2014
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Success Story: Albert
“Nothing’s easy. There’s always [hardships]—but if you stay diligent, it pays off,” explains Albert, who came to YWCA St. Paul after getting laid off in
June 27, 2014
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Success Story: Tameisha
Tameisha and her sons became homeless after fleeing an abusive relationship. While staying in a domestic violence shelter, the family learned they had been accepted
June 27, 2014
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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
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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