Brandon’s life story speaks to the extraordinary resilience of the human spirit, a journey marked by both profound loss and enduring hope. Growing up in New Orleans, he learned early… Read More of “From Pain to Purpose: Brandon’s Journey of Resilience”
Ten years ago, Troy was couch surfing and struggling to make ends meet. Now, he is a longtime YouthBuild graduate who has returned to help others as the program’s case manager. Read More of “Troy’s Alumni Story”
“When I was born, they said that I would never walk – just get him in a wheelchair.”
Aaron was born with a unique condition similar to hyper-rare Pterygium Syndrome — of which there are only around 60 diagnosed cases worldwide. “I had thirteen surgeries by the time I was seven,” he says. Read More of “Aaron’s Alumni Story”
K’s story is one of struggle, resilience, passion, and growth. His wrestle with mental health and strife at home led him to unhealthy ways of coping, but K’s journey didn’t stop there. Read More of “K’s Story: Finding Balance Through Gardening and Poetry”
