Call Before Thanksgiving

Almaz, our "house mother", got a call a week before Thanksgiving. It was from Jumela, who graduated from the program a few months prior. A single woman, who had progressed through the program with her younger sister (of whom she had custody), was in her first apartment. She had never had an apartment before or in fact even a home. This being her first place, she called Almaz inviting her and her husband to come for Thanksgiving dinner. This is a joyous situation for us. When you see a family graduate and transition starting to do things for the first time that many of us take for granted - it brings joy and pride to our hearts. We are so thankful for all of the donors and volunteers who allow the opportunity for lives to be changed...forever.