“My name is Dawn, and this is my story…I left my home when I was 21 years old. I wasn’t sure what I was going to do with my life and didn’t know how to live on my own. I went to Villages of Hope and was given opportunities to grow and thrive from day one. Through Villages of Hope, I was able to complete high school, get a job, save money, start college, and learn how to live on my own. I started working at Joann’s Cottage, assisting pregnant way-ward girls living at the family-style maternity home. I know how it feels to be neglected and abandoned so I felt it was the perfect place for me to be. The work that I do there is my passion, and I can relate to them in so many ways that a lot of people can’t. Until last year, I lived at Villages of Hope but now I am proud to say that through Habitat for Humanity, I am a homeowner! I’m very rare to come from the ‘hood and be where I am today. I feel like I have a great career. I feel like the people who came up to me and supported me – it’s my time to do that for these young girls. My favorite quote that definitely applies to me is, ‘It takes a village to raise a child.'”
“Bringing Smiles to Children’s Faces”
Place of Hope really cares for those in need. The smiles on the children’s faces are so wonderful and uplifting. Everyone at Place of Hope works so hard to make sure they provide for these amazing children! Love!
Emily B.