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Breaking the Cycle
In Her Own Words: Crystal
 My parents are drug addicts and left me at my grandma's house when I was five.
At 16, my dad thought he could finally be a father to me. But, I only witnessed constant arguing between him and his girlfriend, and his stealing and disappearing for days at a time. After
transferring schools 3 times within a year and a half, it was time for a
change. I stayed with friends and later a shelter. Then I made my way to Our Friends Place and its Transitional Living Center (TLC).
I
learned better money management and started to build my road to success. I graduated from high school
and enrolled into college. Using the
key essentials learned in the TLC's Thursday
night group meetings, I have managed my own apartment for 6 months and am working
on signing my next 6-month lease term. I
am currently in school for medical billing and coding. Although I am gone from the TLC, I still apply
some of the program's tactics to better myself now. I work at Chili's and attend school full-time, just as the TLC would require us to work
full-time and go to school part-time or vice versa.
Our Friends Place helped me realize, regardless of background or minor setbacks, you can make
it if you are determined to make something with your life. I have definitely
decided that my past won't effect my present or my future. All it takes is
determination and a steadfast belief that you can make it.
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Easiest Way to Give?
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By establishing a recurring gift, you can help the girls & young women avoid prison, domestic violence, welfare, teen pregnancy, drugs, and homelessness.
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Watch Your Mailboxes!
 Coming soon to you this spring & fall is our all-new newsletter. Don't miss out on all the goings-on of the girls & young women you are helping. To make sure you get a copy, email us with your preferred mailing address.
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Gala, Gala, Gala!
 Saturday, May 167:00 PM
Brookhaven Country Club
Colleen Barrett, Honorary Chair
President Emeritus, Southwest Airlines
Tickets: $150
Sponsorships from $1500 to $25,000
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Home Tour
 Get Acquainted luncheons are a great way to get up close and learn about the programs you're supporting. Each month, we welcome you into the Group Home for a tour, lunch and casual discussion about the Group Home & TLC programs, success stories, and all the ways you help.
Please email or call 214.520.6268 for a personal tour and introduction to Our Friends Place. |
