Stories

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  • Barbara found solace through the Healing Families program

    Barbara's feelings of self pity were replaced with a sense of empowerment and a willingness to redirect her focus to helping others.

    Barbara's feelings of self-pity were replaced with a sense of empowerment and a willingness to redirect her focus to helping others.The help of Theodora House residential staff and Behavioral Health treatment enabled her to do so.

  • Through individual therapy, Frederick found his voice

    Through individual therapy, Frederick found his voice and is talking again.

    Opening up and sharing feelings was something new for Frederick that helped him heal from his traumatic past.

  • A mother connects with her daughter through reading

    Tiffany was able to stay connected with her daughter during prison

    While she was incarcerated, Tiffany was able to stay connected with her daughter and learn to read through the Words Travel program. Words Travel is a national literacy and family strengthening program for incarcerated parents and their children. The venture is a partnership between Scholastic Inc. and Volunteers of America.

  • Jason changes from a bank-robbing lifestyle

    Volunteers of America of Indiana Staff Help Jason Bradley Build a New Life for Him and His Family

    Jason Bradley grew up in a family where criminal activity was the norm. While he spent 16 years in a federal prison he reflected on his actions, was determined to change, volunteered to teach and counsel other young men, and received his Bachelor's Degree.

  • Emily could rebuild her life thanks to reentry services

    Going to jail helped Emily stop and look at her destructive life, and reentry services at Volunteers of America Indiana helped her repair it.

    “I am thankful for going to jail. This was one of the best things that ever happened to me. God snatched me out of the world so I could stop and take a look at my destructive, chaotic, messed up life."

  • Fatima found a job despite her felony

    Making a Difference with Job Skills and Training

    Making a Difference with Job Skills and Training - Fatima shares how STRIVE Indy has helped her and her family.