Linda, proudly graduating from Carrfour’s Self-Sufficiency Program

“As the years started to take hold of me and I found myself all alone, with no place to stay or turn to or call home, there was a little voice reminding me to have faith. Now that I have my own place I call home, having gotten my self-esteem back and now that I know for sure that all is going to be all right, the faint small voice reminds me of all the things I can accomplish with just a little faith.”

J. L. N., age 44

“Because of my drug addiction, I ended up on the streets. All this happened in the course of forty years. My main three experiences were as a musician, as a soldier and as a junkie. Well it’s the bitter that makes the sweet taste so good and from the hottest furnace comes the strongest steel. I had a miraculous spiritual reawaking causing me to have a positive attitude. Now, in my middle age, I gratefully live at Rivermont, with always a thankful prayer.”

D. T., age 44

Hal, 77 years old, a Carrfour Resident and Veteran of
World War II and Korea, at the dedication of Wynwood

“I am a disabled Vet. I was a firefighter, but because of my injuries I can’t do that anymore. I don’t know what I would do at this point without the help from Carrfour. When I was in the military I was on the Burial Team. It was my responsibility to present the flag to the widows.”

A. G., age 51

Wynwood Apartments

“How do I feel at the end of each day worked? I feel rewarded, joyful and jubilant, knowing that throughout the day I have the opportunity to motivate, encourage and empower our residents to be the best of their potential.”

B. N., ageless, Carrfour Employee

“Even though I don’t know where to begin, I will say that due to lack of work I had to sleep in a van for a long time; the experience was sad. It was too hot and I could hardly sleep in the van. On occasion I would wake up from raindrops on the top of the van. The saddest days were Sundays. I didn’t know where to go and the depression dominated me; I could only live with my memories. I will not tell you my personal problems, only that my mother was ill. And apparently she passed away from cancer. It was hard. I would take care of her while the others worked. I’m very gratefully to be here. Thank you Carrfour. Thank you.”

E. G., age 56

N. M. & family outside their new home

“I consider Rivermont House a blessing of God, because it provides me with a safe and affordable place to live.”

J. C., age 35

“On May 30th, 1998 I was carjacked, severely beaten and left for dead. For the next two years I went through eleven reconstructive surgeries. As the result of these events, I lost my job, life savings, insurance and most significantly, myself. After struggling thorough the “dark years”, I found that loving people were helping me do what I could not do myself. I thank God for the staff at Rivermont. I’m now able to see hope in every aspect of my life. I am off the street and grateful to be alive.”

J. D. H., age 52

Rivermont House

“Carrfour has been very good to us. They got people to donate toys to us for Christmas. They put a roof over our head. They helped my Mom get a house. They got daycare for my brothers. I thank Carrfour very much cause if it wasn’t for them, we would not be able to get a house.”

C. H., age 5

The J. Q. family. They purchased their own home March 2002