Success Stories

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Success Stories

2008 Success Stories by Program

Total # of clients served: 2388

New Beginnings Re-Tell

6 graduates have returned as consistent volunteers.
189 clients were provided with Christmas gifts for themselves and their children.
23 clients found employment.
56 graduates received resumes, recommendations and a work wardrobe.

Individual Development Accounts

3 participants reached their goal.
Helen used her funds to go to school to earn a culinary degree to start her own catering business.
Jeffrey used his funds to purchase a cargo van for his graffiti removal company.
Renee used her funds to go back to school to earn her PhD in Human Services specializing in Social and Community Service. She earned A’s in her first two courses.

Stepping Ahead II

234 eviction interruptions
400 food bags were distributed.
Every client seen was provided at least one referral to an outside agency
16 homeless clients and their families were provided temporary lodging in local motels until permanent housing became available.
701 families assisted with rent or utility bills

Letters from Clients

Dear Zion Hill CDC,

I’m writing this letter on behalf of my family and me to thank you for making a dream come true. In September 2008, I started the New Beginnings Re-Tell Program. While in the program I learned about who I am and how to set goals for myself. Your staff was very supportive and informative. I learned to set short term and long term goals, that I am a good person, and that God has a purpose for my life. I finally graduated from the program on October 30, 2008.

While I was in the program, however, I was having major family issues and my living situation was very bad. But in December one of your staff members called me and asked If I wanted to interview for a new apartment. I immediately jumped at the chance. On Christmas Eve I had the interview and started the application process. There was a lot of paperwork, so I went back home, celebrated Christmas, and prayed about the apartment.

On December 30, I got a call saying I was approved and the next day I signed my lease and got the keys. By midnight on January 1 I was in my apartment! Thanks to God and Zion Hill I met my goal of being in a new apartment by New Years Day.

Zion Hill CDC is the best thing that happened to me in 2008. I recommend that other ladies take the opportunity to benefit from the services available at Zion Hill CDC. If you give of yourself and are open and honest, the program works! I am grateful to the program for helping me achieve one of my goals. Thank you again, and I pray that God continues to bless the Zion Hill CDC.

-- Florence