Nancy’s Story: Helping People with Disabilities Find Employment and Purpose

Nancy Albin, Co-founded Los Angeles Habilitation House

Nancy co-founded Los Angeles Habilitation House (LAHH) in 2008 to help people with disabilities find happiness and purpose through work and in their communities. LAHH creates and maintains job opportunities for people with disabilities and helps them to develop, express, and apply their talents and maximize their contribution to the community.

Laura’s Story: Don’t Give Up Without a Fight – Alcoholism

Laura

Laura suffered from alcoholism for many years. According to Laura, it was when she was attacked by a stranger in Seattle that realized if she didn’t fight back, that meant she had nothing worth living for. Following her return from Seattle, Laura decided to face her alcoholism head on and entered rehab. She has been […]

Evelyn’s Story: From Losing a Child to Helping Other Mothers

Evelyn

Evelyn lost her sixth child, Paul, after he lived for only 41 minutes. She knows the heartbreak of loss, but also the power of every life. So she decided to turn her heartbreak into something beautiful and opened a maternity home for women in need.

Kristen’s Story: Unfailing Love and Hope Amidst a Terminal Cancer Diagnosis

Kristen, JJ and family

Kristen’s husband, J.J., was diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme and was given 4 months to live. Kristen and J.J. decided to fight his cancer together and they ended up having 3.5 years together. J.J.’s legacy lives on in the lives of his two sons, and in the unfailing love and hope that Kristen exudes. Everyday is a gift.

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