Testimonials

Toyland Joy

“Coming to Toyland, it didn’t look like struggle. There were kids my age and toys and music. I was so excited when I got a starter jacket. I picked it out, but getting it wrapped to have a gift to open, it fills you up.

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Travon Street

Food, Diapers, & Degrees

Shana and Eric both worked multiple jobs to support their small family. But now, with rising prices, they can’t afford to buy enough food for their family. “It was hard to admit we needed help, but the Center made it easy to get food and diapers,” said Shana.

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Shana and Eric

Diapers when Expenses are Tight

“We were out of money. Then we ran out of diapers. It was awful. We visit the Center every month for diapers now. Thank you.”

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Sarah and Mark

Finding the Words through ELL

“I had a bad experience with my neighbor who knew I could not speak English. The police tried to help, but I could not explain myself.

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Viyan

Helpful Hands

“I was visiting the Center for food when someone told me SNAP qualifications had changed. They set me up with an appointment for Client Assistance, and Salim walked me through the whole application.

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Reginald

Opening Doors through Tough Times

“[Opening Doors] helped me land a job when I was first released. But the pandemic hit, and I was laid-off. I almost lost everything!

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John

Upleveling through POP Scholarship

“The POP scholarship program helped me earn my associate’s degree. Now I’m a radiology tech.

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Sheila

Kind People Change Lives

“You can tell that [Opening Doors] staff really care. They’re the kind of people we need in our lives right now.

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Neca

Support through Tough Times.

“This year has been rough. First, we all got COVID. A short while later, Suz had to stay home with Connor for a 14-day quarantine. She didn’t have a full paycheck for two months, so we started visiting the Center occasionally for food.

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Tony and Suzanne

Diapers? Covered!

“Diapers are expensive, and our little guy goes through a LOT of them. Being able to get some diapers from the Center every month really helps.

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Ron and Sarah