HOPE For My Daughter and I
“Everything takes time” is a phrase that Miranda knows all too well. Employed but forced to sleep on couches, in motels, in cars and even on the streets because her […]
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Beau’s New Life: A Tale of Moving Forward
I was adopted when I was 5 years old. I had seizures and my real parents didn’t want to deal with my health problems so they gave me up to […]
In His Own Words
This is my story. On November 29, 2012, the house I grew up in was raided by the Anoka Police. Soon after that, my mom passed away – on Christmas […]
Blessed
I have been a volunteer for HOPE 4 Youth for almost 2.5 years. I have met hundreds of young people experiencing homelessness. Some of the stories they share have broken […]
Home Sweet Home
The other night my boys and I walked in darkness to our car as we left Noodles and Co. The air was cool and I watched them closely, their little […]
Homeless to Housed
Coming to HOPE 4 Youth, I’m very excited to work on building a housing program so that youth coming to the Drop-In Center can easily transition from homeless into housing. […]
“Thanks Stranger”
I could’ve given this to many, but you stuck out to me. I do not own a single penny. This pen and paper was even free. I gave this to […]
