Stories of Hope
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United Ministries: Jessica's Story
With the aid of United Ministries, Jessica has regained custody of all four of her children and secured housing.
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United Housing Connections: Harold's Story
Harold’s battle with alcoholism led him to homelessness and his substance abuse disorder was supported and enabled as he spent most of his days panhandling. He received initial help from a current outreach member of United House Connections.
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Triune Mercy Center: Bob's Friends
Brandi is a member of Bob’s Friends – a community that was created to prevent relapse, recidivism, homelessness, and suicide, and to cultivate restoration, transformation, healing, wholeness, and wellness.
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Sunday Dinner with a Twist: John's Story
Six and a half years ago, John was living unsheltered and experiencing homelessness. He was in and out of rehabilitation facilities like Morris Village and Carolina Rehab Centers. He experienced a substance use disorder for many years.
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Salvation Army of Greenville County: Vernell's Story
Vernell began staying in the Women's emergency shelter over the years at the Salvation Army as she was struggling with homelessness.
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Safe Harbor: Hubertine's Story
Hubertine fled from her home with only her insulin and the clothes that she was wearing when she left. She was looking for a place to be safe. That’s what staff like Adriene Atkinson (pictured above) offered her at Safe Harbor, the area’s only domestic violence emergency shelter.
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New Horizon Family Health Services: Dwayne's Story
Out of work during recovery from a heart attack, Dwayne feared he would have nowhere to live.
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Miracle Hill Men's Shelter: Dan's Story
Sometimes the journey from homelessness to stability involves many organizations working collaboratively to create a supportive system for individuals or families seeking stability. This was the case for Dan.
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Jasmine Road: LeTonya's Story
As LeTonya struggled through homelessness, she says she got sick and tired of being sick and tired. That’s when she reached out to Jasmine Road to get the help that she needed.
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Greater Greenville Mental Health: Christopher's Story
Christopher lived under the Hampton Station bridge until about two years ago. He was trying to survive with schizophrenia.
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Front Porch Housing: Ashley's Story
Ashley came to Front Porch Housing in June of 2019 carrying years of addiction, trauma from sexual abuse, and a new baby.
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Greenville Homeless Alliance: Sherry's Story
Sherry was determined to move into Renaissance Place. What she didn’t know was that the Greenville Homeless Alliance was the only voice speaking in favor of building Renaissance Place when it came before Greenville City Council for final approval.
What Our Partners Are Saying
“GHA is important because the Alliance has done a good job of convening the usual and the unusual suspects also known as partners in terms of organizations and agencies working to address homelessness. The Alliance has brought new partners to the table and improved communication among partners.”
"Everyone is part of the solution and everyone can contribute if they are engaged, informed and mobilized to address the issue of homelessness. Our strength comes from our diversity and our desire to honor human beings for just being human beings."
"GHA is important first and foremost because it is my prayer that individuals and families won't have to experience homelessness."
"GHA is important because of advocacy and community involvement."
“I am grateful for your faithfulness and your commitment to coming up with creative and thoughtful solutions to help the most vulnerable among us. I hope to be able to continue to learn more about the work that y’all do (both within your particular ministries and as a group)—and, from that, learn how I can also be a more effective advocate for those in need and a more thoughtful steward of the resources that have been entrusted to me.”
“The greatest strength of GHA is the network of people and organizations it has been able to convene and pull together which gives GHA an enormous reach across the city and county of Greenville touching all different areas of life and all different areas of the community.”
“Had it not been for the Homeless Alliance a lot of the things that are going on, positive things, through the Homeless Alliance would not be made at the point that we're at right now. We're very proud from Bon Secours to be a part of this group.”