Success Story: The Walshes

Success Story: The Walshes

Success Story: The Walshes ONE FAMILY’S STORY: Getting a Jump Start After a Stall Helping a Family of 6 Make it through Unexpected Job Losses and Homelessness A year ago, the Walshes were living the typical suburban life. They were a two-income, two-car family...
Success Story: Deron

Success Story: Deron

Success Story: Deron Deron is a bright young man with a positive attitude and many goals for himself. He is currently attending college and is working for the Department of Children and Families. Deron’s teen years, however, were not typical. Deron is one of...
Success Story: Cynthia

Success Story: Cynthia

Success Story: Cynthia Cynthia had it all—a happy marriage, two beautiful children and a successful career. Then Cynthia’s world was shattered by addiction.  She and her family suffered many hardships, and Cynthia eventually ended up in prison. When she was released...
Success Story: Fiona

Success Story: Fiona

Success Story: Fiona After years of abuse and threats on her life, Fiona and her young son fled their home in the middle of the night. She took nothing with her except a laundry basket filled with clothes and a few toys. Like many victims of domestic violence, Fiona...
Success Story: Jessica

Success Story: Jessica

Success Story: Jessica Jessica is a single mother with three young children, two of whom are in diapers. When she left an abusive situation, she sought assistance through CASA (Community Action Stops Abuse). Jessica dreamed of a better life for herself and her...
Success Story: Carlos

Success Story: Carlos

Success Story: Carlos Carlos is a strong, proud man–proud of his wife and two children, proud of his job with the St. Petersburg Police Department, and proud to serve his country in both Afghanistan and Iraq.  Carlos is an Army reservist who was called away from...