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Finding Humanity in Hardship
During our Seattle distribution this past Sunday, we met Willow, whose story reflects both hardship and remarkable compassion. Willow is...

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Oct 1, 20252 min read


Lessons in Humbleness and Integrity: One Paycheck Away
During our Seattle distribution this past Sunday, we met Brian Sheppard, whose life story reflects both hardship and perspective. Brian...

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Oct 1, 20251 min read


Defying All Odds
Meet Shane, a 58-year-old veteran whose life is a testament to extraordinary resilience and the power of perseverance in the face of...

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Oct 1, 20251 min read


Born Into Homelessness. Choosing Hope Anyway.
Daqion’s story starts where many hope theirs never will: born into homelessness, raised without a safety net, and left to navigate life...

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Jul 28, 20251 min read


Strangers Turned Friends. Carried by Love.
Jimmy (middle)—who goes by “Goose”—is originally from Amarillo. After his mother passed away, he made the move to Austin, hoping for a...

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Jun 25, 20251 min read


Looking for Work. Fighting the Stigma.
Victor was born and raised in Houston—but he made the move to Austin in search of something different. Not luxury. Not a shortcut. Just a...

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Jun 25, 20251 min read


A Life on the Road. A New Chapter in Austin.
Wilson spent years behind the wheel of an 18-wheeler, crisscrossing the country as a long-haul truck driver. It was demanding...

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Jun 25, 20251 min read
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