See a need. Fill a need.
“See a need. Fill a need.” It’s how I’ve always lived my life. There are people who are born with something inside them to live in...
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- Jul 9, 2021
- 3 min
One Person
Chris Eck remembers. She remembers that old farmhouse they lived in in the DC area, when her Dad was in the Army, and their Dalmatian,...
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- Jul 7, 2021
- 3 min
The Purpose of Strong Tea
“We could have anything we wanted for breakfast: tray of eggs, bread and butter, tea with milk and sugar.” Until she was eight, Sophie’s...
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- Jul 6, 2021
- 2 min
Begin Again
Anne is bragging about her client, a single mom with three kids. The mom moved back into the area with nothing, after a divorce and...
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- Jul 6, 2021
- 3 min
Lauryn Hartridge: Birth of A Writer
“I’ve always been a person who likes to document things.” Lauryn Hartridge wants to remember. Maybe it’s all the people she’s left...
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- May 26, 2021
- 2 min
On Ramadan and Eid
By Dembo Kanteh, Direct Support Professional II & Member of VOAWW's Floyd Committee. Dembo is pictured here with longtime VOAWW...
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- May 21, 2021
- 2 min
Things Fall Apart
Andy Thor is there when things fall apart. As a Navigator in VOA’s Emergency Response Suicide Prevention program, Andy cares for up to 23...
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- May 3, 2021
- 1 min
Why me?
Belinda Richey, the Program Director at Maud’s House, sees women struggling with homelessness, addiction, or fleeing abusive...
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- Apr 29, 2021
- 2 min
Motherhood & Mel
Motherhood. It’s an exclusive club with a lifetime membership. No trial period to opt out. No satisfaction guarantee. And for some, like...
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