We Win No Matter The Outcome

We Win No Matter The Outcome

We win, no matter the outcome of the election. That’s because our mission is not dependent on political outcomes.  Certainly, politics and public policy have serious impact on our families, our neighbors, and our community. But that has always been true and First...
My Tresor

My Tresor

My name is Eugenie. It’s a French name. I am from Cameroon in Central and West Africa. I came to the United States about 8 years ago. I was an international student at Clackamas Community College, where I became involved with a man on campus and later found out that I...
A Bump In Life: A True Story Of Overcoming

A Bump In Life: A True Story Of Overcoming

Four years ago, a client named Arianna walked into the Beaverton Clinic. She was still in high school, just a freshman. Arianna was smart and driven to do well. She imagined that one day she would own a home, a nice car, and live in a good neighborhood. All of those...
When All You Can Do Is Pray

When All You Can Do Is Pray

You may remember a story we sent out earlier this year, about a girl named Lila, only fourteen years old and pregnant. Her family situation proved to be so unstable that I was called in as support in case things got too out of hand. Lila was torn between an angry...