Neighbors
NEW BEGINNINGS AT FATHER JOE ’ S VILLAGES
F ather Joe ’ s Villages provides neighbors with the opportunity to reclaim their lives and start fresh . The comprehensive services and wrap-around programs prepare individuals experiencing homelessness to regain their selfsufficiency and live happier and healthier lives .
Amber is a mother and current resident at Father Joe ’ s Villages . As a child , both of her parents struggled with substance use . Unfortunately , Amber endured a similar struggle . While living on the streets with her family two years ago , Amber overdosed on fentanyl but was revived . Subsequently , her two beautiful daughters , Aaliyah and Liberty , were taken away by Child Protective Services . In September of 2021 , Amber ’ s husband passed away after
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suffering from his eighth stroke . On his deathbed , she made him a promise that she would stay sober and create a better life for their girls .
Fast forward to today , and Amber has been sober for one year and ten months . “ The staff at Father Joe ’ s Villages are family to us . I got my prenatal care there , they helped me on my recovery journey , and my husband would not have lived as long as he did without the care provided by Father Joe ’ s Villages . I am really grateful ,” Amber shared .
Today , Amber ’ s family is reunited and thriving . Aaliyah is four years old and heading into kindergarten , and Liberty is three years old . “ I am most proud of my daughters and the caring and manners they show every day ,” Amber said .
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