Stories

Chris had a good childhood. He grew up in a loving home and was raised in the church. He was baptized, active in youth group, and part of...

Joel was born in Cleveland, Ohio, but his journey took him across the country. At five years old, he moved to Chicago, where he lived...

Sarah did not grow up in the church. She didn’t own a Bible, nor did she have a foundation in faith. Her life was marked by hardship from...

Before coming to House of Refuge Sunnyslope (HRS), I lacked discipline and struggled with bad habits. For years, I couch surfed, I even...

Giacomo’s story began with a single moment that altered the course of his life. In high school, he broke his arm and was prescribed oxycodon

At one point, Brian’s life was fueled by anger, pride, and self-destruction. Growing up, he fought—both physically and emotionally—allowing

From the moment she entered the program, she became deeply involved in her own case management goals, focusing on financial stability and lo

José arrived at HRS with nothing but the weight of his past and the pain of separation from his family.