Category Archives: Stories of Hope

Methamphetamine destroyed Maria’s life. She’d lost everything, including her two children. Maria’s Story of Hope on YouTube   “I’d used meth daily for eight years, starting when I was just 15,” Maria recalls. Mom was an alcoholic, dad... Read More

“Mom, I don’t want to live with you. I don’t feel safe anymore.” Ann’s Story of Hope on YouTube   Traumatic events throughout Ann’s life left her hardened and angry. She’d lost so much — and now she was losing her daughter.... Read More

Jonathan found himself on the streets of Portland, going from one shelter to the next in search of food and support. Jonathan’s Story of Hope on YouTube   “I thought, ‘I can’t do this anymore. I’m tired. I’ve lost everything. I’ve... Read More

Just out of jail, Jessica had endured a series of events that left her completely hopeless. Jessica’s Story of Hope on YouTube   In 2007, Jessica lost custody of her two older sons. Soon after, she gave up her baby boy for adoption. Her motherhood had been taken... Read More

At just 13 years old, Steven ran away from home to live on his own in Los Angeles. But the streets of Hollywood are no place for a kid. Steven’s Story of Hope on YouTube   Desperate for money, Steven got caught up in the sex industry. Drugs and alcohol … Read More

Three of our 2011 “New Life Recovery” graduates are celebrating great strides into a bright future. Maria* has housing, a job and is going to school to further her education.   Cindy has both housing and employment. Watch Cindy’s video story of hope.... Read More

John’s addiction estranged him from his family for many years. Until an extraordinary set of circumstances brought him back in touch with his mother. John’s Story of Hope (Quicktime Version)   Even after John graduated from our New Life Recovery program, there... Read More

Chris has always loved movies — the escape they brought him from the reality of anger and abuse at home. Chris’ Story of Hope (Quicktime Version) But as an adult, Chris was far from the movie hero he wanted to be. Addiction destroyed any bit of happiness —... Read More