Fitness Success Stories
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
Category: Success Story
EED
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
Youth
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
Fitness
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
Housing
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
EED
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
EED
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
Fitness
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
Youth
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
Housing
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