Stories from OpenDoors Clients
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“Everything happens for a reason. I just have to keep moving on in life so my kids will be proud of me and I’ll be proud.”
Julissa
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“I’m grateful because at least I’m not in the street. It’s a place to live for now until eventually I get my own apartment.”
Keven
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“Hopefully, this is my final stop on the journey with OpenDoors. From here, I'd like to find my own housing.”
Tyrone
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"In three months, my goal is to have my own apartment, a job, and peace of mind."
Charles
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"I was one of the first clients at OpenDoors. Since then, I've been promoted twice, and now I'm a floor manager.".
Turon
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"I got a job and I was accepted into Brown University. But under RI state constitution, I would have to wait more than 30 years to be able to vote."
Andres
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"For me, it was about learning that anything is possible, getting out of bed each day, and putting the right foot forward."
Paul
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"For me, each day on the right path is another day of sobriety, God consciousness, family, and community."
William
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"If there is one thing that shouldn't be taken from someone-- ever-- it is voting.
Koren