by mmeyerson | Nov 11, 2019 | Homeless Youth Awareness Month
Faces of Homelessness: Jeremiah’s Story Written by Meghan November 11, 2019 When Jeremiah came to St. Paul’s Center with his mother and two younger siblings it was clear that he needed our help. Somber and withdrawn, our staff knew that at only seven...
by mmeyerson | Oct 21, 2019 | Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Stories of Survival
Stories of Survival: Shana’s Story Written by Meghan October 21, 2019 My name is Shana W. Gourdine and I am a three year survivor of domestic violence and abuse. This story begins in August of 2011, when my children’s father first put his hands on me....
by mmeyerson | Oct 14, 2019 | Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Stories of Survival
Stories of Survival: Jamie’s Story Written by Meghan October 14, 2019 When Jamie recalls her life just a few short years ago, she remembers being a young, impressionable woman who never thought she would find herself in the place that she did. After the...
by mmeyerson | Oct 7, 2019 | Advocacy, Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Stories of Survival: Shay’s Story Written by Meghan October 7, 2019 I was raised by strong women who worked hard and conditioned me to believe that failure was never an option, so I never thought I’d end up in the situation that I did. Despite all the...
by mmeyerson | Sep 27, 2019 | Advocacy, Domestic Violence Awareness Month
#1Thing Can Change a Life – Are YOU In? Written by Meghan September 27, 2019 This October marks the 30th annual National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Year round, but especially in October, advocates working to end domestic violence mourn victims...
