“I think she’s a shining example of someone who really wanted to put in the work, and we were able to come alongside her in the journey.”Ĭrystal remains active in the Pathway of Hope initiative and plans to pursue her GED as well as secure a driver’s license. “I think Crystal’s story is really a perfect reminder that, through Pathway of Hope, we can really break the cycle of poverty for people who have faced hardships for large portions of their life,” said a Salvation Army social services program coordinator. She was able to open a bank account to save money in order to transition out of the shelter and into stable, secure housing. Her primary goal was to build a stable home for herself and her three children, especially after her recent eviction.Ĭrystal enrolled in the Pathway of Hope program and quickly secured a job at a local restaurant. We provide a large range of Christmas Gift Baskets for delivery in Europe. After a challenging time in her life, the kind many are experiencing during the COVID-19 pandemic, Crystal checked into The Salvation Army’s family shelter at the Community of Hope in Lakeland, Florida. Check out our new gift basket designs for the Christmas Gift Season. Westminster Neighborhood Services 2023 Christmas Basket Program provides Christmas Dinner fixings, two weeks worth of groceries, and gifts for the children. Portos Bakery was born out of Rosas love for sharing her wonderful cakes, pastries, and savory treats.

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