This client stopped by the office this week in order to deliver a thank you for HOPE's help with dental care and dentures. What a wonderful smile!
Tag: Success Stories
Stories from the Basement January 2020
Stories from the Basement Help and Outreach Point of Entry, Inc. by Donna Clark, Director Working with people who are marginalized for a long period of time you have a tendency to overlook small triumphs. Triumphs in their lives are major factors; improving the way they live, deal with those around them, and… Continue reading Stories from the Basement January 2020
Celebrating Success
Congratulations Rick Werkheiser a client and valued volunteer at H.O.P.E. http://www.wboc.com/clip/14995095/richard-werkheiser-brings-good-news# Thank you Salisbury Housing First. https://salisbury.md/departments/housing-community-development/housing-first
Stories from the Basement: August 2017
by Donna Clark RN, Director We had a surprise visit the other day from a client we had assisted for many years. He was one of our success stories having gotten mental health care, housed, and a case manager. It’s been almost a year since we saw him and he was smiling from ear to… Continue reading Stories from the Basement: August 2017
Stories from the Basement: March 2017
by Donna Clark RN, Director The cold weather shelter has come to an end. For 3 months local churches have cared for homeless men providing shelter, food, safety, and fellowship. This program had a huge impact on those who have been served. One story I will carry in my heart for a long time is… Continue reading Stories from the Basement: March 2017
Stories from the Basement: September 2015
by Donna Clark RN, Director Yesterday, as I was leaving the hospital, I encountered a gentleman who recognized me. He wore an employee name tag and although I did not remember his face, I did remember his name. It’s interesting when just a name creates a reaction in your heart and this time it was… Continue reading Stories from the Basement: September 2015
Stories from the Basement: August 2015
by Donna Clark RN, Director One of our homeless clients who was recently housed just left the office smiling and feeling very proud of himself. He has managed to keep all of his doctor’s appointments and counseling appointments for the last month and followed up on all of the tasks assigned to him. To you… Continue reading Stories from the Basement: August 2015
Stories from the Basement: December 2014
By Donna Clark RN, Director I love this time of year with all of the Christmas decorations and Christmas musicals that put most of us in the mood for loving, forgiveness, and peace. Today as I was traveling to the office I encountered a former client at her job. She came to us several years… Continue reading Stories from the Basement: December 2014
Stories from the Basement: March 2014
By Donna Clark RN, Director Every morning before I leave the house I try to read a devotional, using either the “Upper Room” or “Our Daily Bread”. Today I picked up “The Upper Room” and God hit me between the eyes. It is based on the Esther 3- 4:14. What a great story of faith… Continue reading Stories from the Basement: March 2014
Stories from the Basement #11
By Donna Clark RN, Director The articles I have written in the last few months have shared stories about those clients that we have been helping deal with cancer and end of life issues. It's been a tough time and I was feeling really down the other day as I was walking through the grocery… Continue reading Stories from the Basement #11
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