Stories of Hope

Julia, 56, has a big heart. She graduated from college with a degree in social work and worked with children in the foster care system for years. After having her first child, she knew she. wanted to be a stay-at-home...
Marisa, 65, was laid off from her job right before the pandemic. She had worked all her life but suddenly found herself struggling to make ends meet. She worried about how she and her husband would pay their bills and...
The Nelson Garrettsville Community Cupboard in Portage County has served families in the Garfield Local School District for more than a decade. But with inflation and increased grocery and fuel prices, they are helping...
Samuel, 60, has been a hard worker his entire life. He worked in construction for more than 20 years before retiring. Unfortunately, he only enjoyed one year of retirement before being diagnosed with Lyme disease.  ...
According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, thousands of people experience homelessness in Ohio. Individuals tend to experience homelessness more frequently, though families are the second...
Jeanette, 71, loves to cook. She lives alone but her grandkids visit often, hoping she’ll prepare a flavorful, homecooked meal. Chicken thighs, macaroni and cheese, spaghetti, and fish with home fries are some of their...

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