Our Stories

Bernardo & Miriam: Bridging Digital Divides

When 8-year-old Bernardo emigrated from Mexico to the US with his family in 1993, he quickly learned English and became the sole interpreter for his ...
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Meaghan: Family Found & Family Saved

This holiday season, we want to share with you a story about family—a family found and a family saved. It starts with a young woman ...
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Lupita: Paying It Forward

If you have ever visited Sister Carmen Community Center (SCCC), chances are you’ve crossed paths with Lupita. She has been one of our most active ...
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Sue: An Unexpected Retirement

At the end of a very successful career in property management, Sue decided to give back by spending her final years of employment working for ...
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Jackie: Creating a Better Life for her Son

Jackie's story began in the St. Thomas U.S. Virgin Islands with the dream of a better life for her son. While St. Thomas may be ...
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The Jounou Family: “Mashallah”

You may remember the Jounou family: mother Hanifa (age 65), her sister, Aisha (57), Hanifa's two daughters, Radi (35) and Bana (28), and her two ...
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