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…
A Sweet Treat
Avi isn’t your typical teenager. Unless your typical teenager has already started a business that gives 100% of its proceeds to local charities. “I just wanted to give back to…
This Place is Different
Stephen is no stranger to life recovery programs. He’d been through several different kinds of 12-step programs and 30-day programs, but none had transformed his life…. Until he came to…
23 and Homeless
Last Friday night we met Shauna on one of our outreaches - we have over 100 outreaches a week; this one was in Tempe. She seemed normal enough, but the…
I Will Fight for Justice
My name is Alma* (name has been changed to protect her identity). I grew up with my dad and my stepmom. I never had a good relationship with my dad. …
I Thought I Was Stuck Forever
I'm Katie. I'm 23 years old and I'm from Michigan. Before I got to the Phoenix Dream Center's Human Trafficking Program, life wasn't very good. I started doing drugs, heroin,…
It Began With a Friend Request
It began with a friend request. He was friends with some of the people she knew at school. He was older, and kind of cute. She felt special. They talked…
Transitioning to Greatness
Madison grew up in the foster care system from an early age. She never really found out the details of why her parents gave her up, nor does she care…