“On Wednesday, May 5th of 2021, my life was and will forever be changed. That was the day I walked into New Directions Family Shelter.”

“You gave me guidance. You gave me hope. You gave me a place to call ‘home’.”

“Having a safe place to go and a roof over my head. Having a bed to sleep instead of sleeping in my car. Having food to eat and supplying me the basics of life. All the little things you don’t think matter, that aren’t a big deal, are a big deal... I got that at New Directions and it made me feel like a person again”

“It’s hard to break the cycle, that vicious cycle. I’m proving that you can do it. I know the struggle I went through. But I made it, I’m proud, and I thank New Directions.”

“It’s time to close the book, turn to another chapter... Being here I have learned that I can stand on my own two feet.”