Alexis Leftridge, Bright Futures Candles and Home Start Thrift Boutique “Over the last 6 months, Alexis has shown tremendous leadership and poise under pressure. With the recent transitions, Alexis had to pull double duty at Bright Futures and at the Thrift Boutique. She isn’t afraid to try new things and always shows enthusiasm and energy […]
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In early 2023, while just a few months pregnant, Mariella found herself in a position no one should ever face. The father of her child attempted to take Mariella’s life. It was the latest episode in an endless cycle of abuse. With only $100 dollars and the clothes on her back, Mariella courageously fled. Unfortunately,
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Imagine being forcibly removed from your home, having to leave everything behind, and start over in a brand new country. You don’t speak the language, you have no family, and now, you’re pregnant. This is how Naya and her husband Khaled fled their war-torn country and safely arrived in San Diego in 2019 as refugees.
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Alexander is a single father to his daughters, 2-year-old Alison and 6-year-old Katelyn. He was referred to Home Start’s Community Services for Families Program after a local partner agency felt we could help him and his daughters get back on their feet. The goal of Community Services for Families (CSF) is to promote child safety,
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Jenny and Jeremy were becoming more and more concerned about their daughter. Six year old Vanessa had become sad, withdrawn, and was even sharing thoughts of giving up on life. During the pandemic, the family had experienced financial hardship and faced homelessness – bouncing around between friends’ homes and couch surfing. It had been
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