Heather
32, mother of 4, Virginia
“The last relationship became so serious that I convinced myself I could leave my husband for him. I became someone I didn’t recognize as my sin spiraled out of control..."
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24 February 2010
Celebrating with an AFH Graduate
On Tuesday, Feb. 23, AFH staff members, volunteers, board members and residents were able to celebrate Melissa’s graduation. Melissa came to A Friend’s House struggling with self-harm, an eating disorder and severe depression. “I thought I came here to work on my issues but really I needed to work most on my character, and that was a slow and painful process. I was prideful, but I had a lot of life skills to learn that I missed growing up,” said Melissa.
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5 February 2010
Pantry & Paper Items Needed
Thankfully, many of you help us keep our grocery costs low by donating items we use frequently. There are key pantry and paper items that we go through quickly at A Friend’s House. Since we have established menus, we know what ingredients we will need for the upcoming months. Some of our supporters pick up an extra item or two when they grocery shop. Others organize a collection within their club, family or Sunday school class.Read more
24 December 2009
3rd Annual Cookie Walk Breaks Records
On Saturday, Dec. 12, community members set a record at the 3rd Annual A Friend’s House Cookie Walk. “Not only did we have more people attend than previous years, but they also donated more than $2800 and walked away with very delicious cookies,” said Pam Durdahl, Executive Director.Read more
23 December 2009
Residents Learn to Make Quilts
Each day residents spend time making a craft, playing a game or working on a project together with a staff member or volunteer. In the past the ladies have made beaded bookmarks, crocheted and created greeting cards.Read more
21 December 2009
2009 Banquet a Success
Attendees of A Friend’s House 2009 Banquet, “In His Hands”, were treated to a lovely dessert buffet, and helped donate and pledge more than $40,000 to help AFH. They also had the privilege of hearing Lacey, an AFH 2008 graduate, share her story about life before AFH and how her life was changed because of the therapy and training she received at AFH.Read more
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Terri
29, Bluffton, Indiana
“It really touched my heart for the staff to treat me so well. They loved me before they even knew me - for the first time, I felt like I was important to someone..."