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Rebuilding After Loss: One Veteran’s Journey to Stability

Larry was a proud man, a representation of the working middle-class citizens. For 20 years, he shared his life with his wife and daughter, building a life that people would…

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Your Brain Needs a Home Too: How Housing Improves Mental Health

When witnessing homelessness, most people notice the physical conditions: the clothes, the grooming, the tents, etc. But what if we told you there were conditions you cannot see with the…

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Songs of Hope: Looking at the Event, Its Impact, and Its Future

1. How was it planning the 5th Annual Songs of Hope? It was definitely challenging, but also incredibly rewarding!  I started my role as the Event and Donor Relations Specialist…

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Aging into Housing Instability: The Importance of Affordable Housing for Older Adults

We are all familiar with nursing homes, retirement communities, and other facilities that care for older adults, ensuring they can live out their lives with the support they need. But…

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From Learning to Living: Why Education Outside the Classroom Is Just As Important

There are many ways to define education. It does not always look like children sitting in a classroom filled with rows of desks, stacks of textbooks, and chalkboards. Sometimes it…

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