by Admin | Dec 15, 2023 | Latest News, Stories of Hope
Enter Ms. Sharonda Allen, Family Engagement Specialist, who became Ms. McArthur’s guiding angel. With unwavering compassion and dedication, Ms. Allen connected Ms. McArthur with the resources necessary for her essential surgery, ensuring she received the care she...
by Jasmine Thakurdas | Feb 7, 2023 | Stories of Hope
A Thanksgiving Story from a Drop-In Center Client told by Pam, SBY Staff Before we began to eat, I asked for someone to bless the food as I do each year. Prayer doesn’t always come easy for so many of our youth. They are sometimes angry at God….sometimes...
by Sasha Bruce | May 18, 2022 | Stories of Hope
The following post was presented by the author as testimony during the 2022 DC Department of Human Services budget hearings. The text format has been modified for online viewing. Good afternoon members of the Council: First, I want to thank you for the opportunity to...
by Sasha Bruce | Dec 18, 2019 | Stories of Hope
Christina, a bright college student, never imagined she would ever experience homelessness. But when her mother was diagnosed with stage three breast cancer, things quickly changed. Her mom got sicker and could not work. The medical bills began to pile up and they...
by Admin | Oct 10, 2018 | Stories of Hope
I am the oldest of six. The six of us had always lived alone with our Dad in Maryland, just outside of Washington D.C. near the Suitland Parkway. Unfortunately, my Dad lost his job. My family moved out of our apartment into the attic of a family friend for about a...
by Admin | Oct 9, 2018 | Stories of Hope
I WAS ON THE VERGE OF BEING HOMELESS. It was 2015, I was 23 years old– my feelings were hurt. I was feeling lost. I couldn’t believe that I was on the verge of being HOMELESS. Since 1992, the year that I was born, I had always had a place to call home. I...
