Testimonies / Gallery
Well first and foremost thank-you for everything that you have done and what everyone has done for me and my family. This program is a great program for mothers, it has taught me a lot like how to be successful, how to manage my credit, how to be a better me and I have met some great mentors. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I would love to volunteer for this program! I can’t even put into words, and thank Colleen her personal story has truly inspired me, and I look forward to keeping in touch with you all. I love the emails on the jobs, housing, etc. Thank you for everything! - A.C.
The Fresh Start program gave me strength and enabled me to look to the future. It taught me how to live in the now and let my past be history. It also taught me how to let my past be a stepping stone or badge of honor because I made it through and I am still here, still standing. It was a release, It was not a coincidence that I came here. I am going through one of the toughest times in my life. The support from the ladies has honestly helped me get through. THANK YOU!! - N.C.
I am a teenage single mother who really couldn’t get any good information from peers my age until I came to Fresh Start. Being the youngest at 18 in my group helped me a lot because I had the chance to listen to a lot of “older” women and gave me a chance to know what to do and to do at an earlier age than later. I’ve learned not to hold things inside and always keep my child first. - J. L.
I had the great pleasure of being an encourager for quite a few of the Fresh Start sessions. Personally I feel this program is long over due and very much needed. There are so many women that are literally hiding within their pain of being battered, disappointed, and left to care for their children when at times I know they needed care themselves. This program is a "Great Outlet" where you actually feel apart of another single mom who's going through or have gone through your exact situation. The sessions started out giving the women the opportunity to speak out of their hearts and identify with the pain and disappointments in their lives, but as the weeks went by, you could actually sense a positive change in the demeanor of most of the women. One thing for sure there's strength in numbers and I believe this program should expand as much as possible. You would be surprise at how communication can make a world of difference in these young mothers lives and their children.
Much Continued Success!!- Gwen
Every night that I was here, I felt so free from my worries, I felt like people know what I am going through. I am so glad someone cares about me and my son. I love to have this experience. It really give me power to have a fresh start. Thank-you so much! - L.B.
I love the program. It made me think a lot. It was good that I was around single moms. I was never in a abusive relationship but I know the signs, thanks to the programs. - N.O.
I want to thank you and all of your volunteers for all the love, encouragement and support you showed me and my daughter, Jasmine. Attending the Fresh Start for Single Mothers is the best thing that I could have ever done for me and my daughter. It definitely changed the direction my life has taken for the better. I learned so much from this program and it has instilled a new-found hope inside of me for I know that I am not alone in facing the challenges of single-parenting. Thank you for everything and keep up the great work! - P. M.
I don’t think I would have found the strength or courage to get this far without the women of this group. I have learned more about myself then I even knew and that I am not alone in anything I do throughout the day and I knew someone else was standing by me I wasn’t alone I have also learned that there are good people out there, that will not look down on me for what I have done or what I have gone through. - C.J.
This program meant so much to me. Every week it was the highlight of my activities because it was the one place I knew I could get encouragement and support. I have felt appreciated here, respected and accepted. Being able to get all sorts of helpful information and share information as well, has been wonderful. - W.C.
This program made me feel as though I had a place just for me. I spent and spend my whole life living and doing for everyone but myself. Finally I decided I was worth doing something for(having time to myself). It gave me an outlet to express myself, my pain, my joys, my sorrows and realizing I’m not alone ( that there are other women out there who are struggling with the same issues I am .) Thank you for allowing me the freedom to be just me.
Thank you - D. M.
Coming to Fresh Start Mom has been one of the best things I have ever done for myself. I have always been so busy with work and family responsibilities that I have never had a chance to make friends. This is the first social group I joined. I met some great people who supported me at a time when my own family was against me.This group helped me make a decision that directly affects not only my own life but my children's and my other family's lives as well. If I had not talked to you and other members of the group, I think it would have taken me further five or six years to make the decision that I made today.You might not realize what you are giving to women like me. You are literally saving lives. When I get my project done, I will come and talk to women; and I would love (in fact I am craving) to join you in helping
women. -R.S.
The Fresh Start program gave me strength and enabled me to look to the future. It taught me how to live in the now and let my past be history. It also taught me how to let my past be a stepping stone or badge of honor because I made it through and I am still here, still standing. It was a release, It was not a coincidence that I came here. I am going through one of the toughest times in my life. The support from the ladies has honestly helped me get through. THANK YOU!! - N.C.
I am a teenage single mother who really couldn’t get any good information from peers my age until I came to Fresh Start. Being the youngest at 18 in my group helped me a lot because I had the chance to listen to a lot of “older” women and gave me a chance to know what to do and to do at an earlier age than later. I’ve learned not to hold things inside and always keep my child first. - J. L.
I had the great pleasure of being an encourager for quite a few of the Fresh Start sessions. Personally I feel this program is long over due and very much needed. There are so many women that are literally hiding within their pain of being battered, disappointed, and left to care for their children when at times I know they needed care themselves. This program is a "Great Outlet" where you actually feel apart of another single mom who's going through or have gone through your exact situation. The sessions started out giving the women the opportunity to speak out of their hearts and identify with the pain and disappointments in their lives, but as the weeks went by, you could actually sense a positive change in the demeanor of most of the women. One thing for sure there's strength in numbers and I believe this program should expand as much as possible. You would be surprise at how communication can make a world of difference in these young mothers lives and their children.
Much Continued Success!!- Gwen
Every night that I was here, I felt so free from my worries, I felt like people know what I am going through. I am so glad someone cares about me and my son. I love to have this experience. It really give me power to have a fresh start. Thank-you so much! - L.B.
I love the program. It made me think a lot. It was good that I was around single moms. I was never in a abusive relationship but I know the signs, thanks to the programs. - N.O.
I want to thank you and all of your volunteers for all the love, encouragement and support you showed me and my daughter, Jasmine. Attending the Fresh Start for Single Mothers is the best thing that I could have ever done for me and my daughter. It definitely changed the direction my life has taken for the better. I learned so much from this program and it has instilled a new-found hope inside of me for I know that I am not alone in facing the challenges of single-parenting. Thank you for everything and keep up the great work! - P. M.
I don’t think I would have found the strength or courage to get this far without the women of this group. I have learned more about myself then I even knew and that I am not alone in anything I do throughout the day and I knew someone else was standing by me I wasn’t alone I have also learned that there are good people out there, that will not look down on me for what I have done or what I have gone through. - C.J.
This program meant so much to me. Every week it was the highlight of my activities because it was the one place I knew I could get encouragement and support. I have felt appreciated here, respected and accepted. Being able to get all sorts of helpful information and share information as well, has been wonderful. - W.C.
This program made me feel as though I had a place just for me. I spent and spend my whole life living and doing for everyone but myself. Finally I decided I was worth doing something for(having time to myself). It gave me an outlet to express myself, my pain, my joys, my sorrows and realizing I’m not alone ( that there are other women out there who are struggling with the same issues I am .) Thank you for allowing me the freedom to be just me.
Thank you - D. M.
Coming to Fresh Start Mom has been one of the best things I have ever done for myself. I have always been so busy with work and family responsibilities that I have never had a chance to make friends. This is the first social group I joined. I met some great people who supported me at a time when my own family was against me.This group helped me make a decision that directly affects not only my own life but my children's and my other family's lives as well. If I had not talked to you and other members of the group, I think it would have taken me further five or six years to make the decision that I made today.You might not realize what you are giving to women like me. You are literally saving lives. When I get my project done, I will come and talk to women; and I would love (in fact I am craving) to join you in helping
women. -R.S.
LIBBY MEEKS
Libby Meeks was an awesome Fresh Start Team Leader she ran the South City Fresh Start group at the Gates of Faith Church for many many years. She always helped other single moms, opened her home to store and distribute donations for our families. Libby's faith never wavered through her long ordeal with Lou Gehrigs disease.
She is an example for all of us to follow showing of the Love of Christ in its purest form by helping others unselfishly. She will be missed by all of us who love her dearly.
Libby Meeks was an awesome Fresh Start Team Leader she ran the South City Fresh Start group at the Gates of Faith Church for many many years. She always helped other single moms, opened her home to store and distribute donations for our families. Libby's faith never wavered through her long ordeal with Lou Gehrigs disease.
She is an example for all of us to follow showing of the Love of Christ in its purest form by helping others unselfishly. She will be missed by all of us who love her dearly.