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Helping Women Take Control of Their Lives and Move Out of Homelessness


The women who participate in NEW's programs have one thing in common: they are dedicated to turning their lives around and making positive changes. Below, meet some of the women who have accepted the challenge to take control of their lives and move out of homelessness.

 

Gardenia's Story

Hello, my name is Gardenia and I’m a recovering addict. I have come through the streets of desolation, immorality and depravity. I have come through the avenues of physical and sexual assaults. I have ridden the highway of hopelessness and despair. In every direction I ended nowhere until finally God placed me on a road to recovery. This road is a straight and narrow one, full of all the good things life has to offer. Read Gardenia's story»
 
Alicia

Alicia's Story

New Endeavors by Women (NEW) really taught me to budget, to save for tomorrow. I learned to take my time, to understand that it is not necessary to have everything at one time. Read Alicia's story»
   
 

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