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“I really don’t want another kid in my shoes, sleeping under a bridge or begging for food.”

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I was a homeless teenager

No one wants to think about innocent children being homeless. But homeless kids do exist; I was alone and homeless when I was just 13 years old.

Desperate and afraid, freezing and hungry, another girl told me about Lighthouse. When I got to the shelter, they welcomed me, and for the first time in a long time, I had a safe place to sleep. Soon after that, I moved to New Beginnings, a Lighthouse group home. I got into my share of trouble during my three years there. I was an angry teenage girl with a nasty attitude; yet, the staff never gave up on me.

When I was 17, Lighthouse gave me the chance to move into my own apartment through its independent living program. The apartment came with everything I needed so I could focus on learning how to take care of myself. With the help of Lighthouse staff, I learned things like how to do laundry, clean a bathroom, and make a budget. They also gave me a bus pass. This let me get to work on time and never miss a shift. Not having to rely on someone or limit myself to jobs only within walking distance made a big difference for me.

Today, I live in my own apartment, have a full-time job, and am working to get my GED. My experience with Lighthouse made me who I am today. Without the help of people like you, Lighthouse could not have been there for me.

Give today and help Lighthouse be there for other kids who are homeless, alone, and have nowhere to turn.

Thank you for helping give young people a reason to hope,

Carly
Former Lighthouse client

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