A Hand Up, Not a Hand Out
The Future of I Pour Life
Over the last few months, I Pour Life has gone through a huge transition! Our CEO and founder, Julie Higgins moved to become the Emeritus CEO. We now have a new Executive Director, Ben McBride!
At-Risk Youth Proves that Anyone Can Thrive
Harper is an exceptional example of the phrase “Anyone can thrive”. She’s motivated to achieve her goals despite the role models she’s had.
Madysen’s Story: Defeating the Odds
Madysen’s childhood was spent in a drug house and prostitution. With her innocence and childhood years stripped away from her, she believed this would define the rest of her life until she came to I Pour Life.
A Single Mom Rises Up: Shitawa’s Story
Shitawa is a 19 years old single mom. She was born in “Gojam” the northern rural area of Ethiopia. Her mother was also a single mom who moved her children to Addis in hopes of a better life. Unfortunately they found countless …
How Much Does It Cost to Do Nothing?
Older foster youth are the most marginalized youth population in the United States. Only a few programs exist to support these youth aging out of care. Communities have discovered there is a cost of doing nothing for the most …
Saving a Friend’s Mom from a Heart Attack
Hailey has been in our LifeStrengths program, working with her coach to develop the skills she needs to transition into adulthood. She is an amazing young woman who already has a tremendous life story. As a young teenager, sc …