Stories

Bill’s Story

from the bleachers to a home of his own: Bill’s Story “When it came to baseball and exercise with my coaches… I’m not going to

Rob’s Story

“All we needed was a safe Spot.”: Rob’s Story A lifelong Rhode Islander, Rob is as fiercely independent as they come. When his mother’s long

Ralph’s Story

A FINAL CHAPTER FILLED WITH HOPE: RALPH’S STORY Every person has a story worth hearing. Our new Humans of Hope series shares the powerful journeys

Jesse’s Story

Jesse’s journey is one of resilience, transformation, and purpose. As a transgender woman, she has faced more obstacles than many will ever know. She experienced

Manny’s Story

A popular bartender in Providence for over 20 years, Manny Gomes’ life was changed when a car crash left his leg badly damaged. During recovery,

Deb’s Story

After losing her father when she was 5, Deb Baker’s childhood only got worse. Alleged “friends” of her father’s and her mother’s new boyfriend raped

Carlton’s Story

Carleton Freese grew up in Rhode Island and studied music at URI. After school he had a successful career in entertainment, and by 2002 he

Marion’s Story

Marion Brooks and her family were evicted shortly after she divorced her husband of 19 years. Following the eviction, Marion and her two children spent

Stephanie’s Story

At 15 years old, Stephanie started experimenting with drugs. “My parents never really had that “talk” with my sister and I; they never told us

George’s Story

In September of 2019, after couch surfing for a while, George started sleeping on the streets. After many years as a welder, George suffered from