Did you know that about 1 in 11 people shoplift? In fact, 55% of shoplifters start stealing items in their teenage years. It starts with a fleeting thrill and can turn into a habit. But the consequences are no joking matter.
Angelo is a very special client of ours. We provide him with a companion through our In-Home Respite Services program, and in exchange we have the pleasure of knowing him. He is a WWII veteran who lives with his daughter Marianne in Nassau County.
Shanae had difficulty finding a job after completing two years at Nassau Community College and being a single parent to a two-year-old girl. She and her daughter live with her parents, who have helped support them. While Shanae is grateful for their help, she wanted to give her child a stable and comfortable future.
Jen Spry went through her childhood and a part of her adult life hiding a traumatic secret – that she was a victim of human trafficking and abuse.
The winter is a tough time for low-income individuals and families. Those striving to make ends meet find themselves having to choose between warmth and other necessities like food or medicine. Can you imagine having to decide whether to keep your children warm or feed them?
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