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Madysen’s Story: Defeating the Odds
You wouldn’t be able to tell through Madysen’s sweet smile and gentle presence that she had been raised in a drug house. She has a

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

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

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

How Fast Food Saved Me From Living in a Tent
This is a true story from one of the foster youth who have been part of our LifeStrengths coaching program. His name and minor details

What does it mean to “Teach With Your Life”?
Guest Writer: I Pour Life CEO, Julie Higgins One early morning I was reading my bible and came across 1 Timothy 4:11-12: “Get the word