Troy’s Alumni Story
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”
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Alex (Cassy) Kinney’s Alumni Story
My favorite case manager at YouthCare, Cate Culpepper, used to tell me, “Life may separate us, but it can never break the bond we share. Read More of “Alex (Cassy) Kinney’s Alumni Story”
Aaron’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: Finding Balance Through Gardening and Poetry
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”