Healing In Alaska
He would beat me and I would just sit there and cry for my mom, and my mom was not there, and I never knew the reason behind it. I…
Emelia’s Story
Emelia’s Story - Name changed for privacyEmelia was a nineteen-year-old girl who grew up out of state but found her way to Arizona from her parents who chose to send her…
Victoria’s Story
Victoria’s Story - Name changed for privacy"I had a warrant for my arrest from breaking into a place when I was 11. By the time I was 13, my rebellion progressed.…
Brittney’s Story
Brittney's Story - Name changed for privacyGrowing up, I was raised with my grandmother and a grandfather. Every summer my brothers and Iwent to their house; it was a safe…
Derek: An Elderly Veteran – With A Heart of Gold
Every week the Phoenix Dream Center goes into impoverished and low-income communities providing hunger relief and nutrition assistance. This year was especially hard due to COVID-19 hindering our ability to…
A Hope Wing Thanksgiving!
In preparation for serving a wonderful Thanksgiving Day meal, we can all agree that starting with a clean kitchen is essential! This is why Rooted Group volunteered with us right…
Steven’s Story: From Homelessness to Software Engineering
"My name is Steven and this is my story. Before I came to the Phoenix Dream Center, I had been homeless and on the streets for approximately 2 ½ years.…
How Taylor Was Trafficked
Taylor’s Story"After having a miscarriage... I was completely miserable.I had a boyfriend at the time and he was telling me, “Well do you want to escort to make money so…
The Power of Perseverance
Tiffany’s Story When I was four years old, I remember my mom and my dad were very heavy and addicted to meth. My mom kind of lost her mind in…
Whatever It Takes
When Karen’s mom passed away at an early age, she never fully recovered. As a young, impressionable teenager, she admits she made some bad choices as a result. “When you’re…