SUCCESS STORIES

The stories featured below are testaments to the importance of investing in people within our communities.

Featured Success Stories

Keith’s First-Ever Apartment

After decades of incarceration and homelessness, Keith moves into his first-ever apartment with the help of Weingart Center's B7 Bridge Housing Program.

Weingart Center Board Member, Lyndsay, believes we can have a positive impact in helping those in need.

Weingart Center Board Member, Barbara, is a believer in Weingart's mission of transforming lives.

Meet Willie. Willie found the help he needed at the Weingart Access Center after meeting with our Problem Solving Specialist, LaQuesia.

During his stay at the Weingart Center, Kilgore received housing assistance and was able to work towards sobriety. Today, Kilgore is seen as a role model by other Weingart clients and staff alike.

After years of homelessness, Sammy is now in undergraduate classes at Gallaudet University for the deaf and hard of hearing.

A passion for writing has helped this Vet go from being on the streets to being in college. 

Overcoming alcohol addiction, Phillip celebrates 24 years of sobriety while helping others.

Through Weingart's workforce program and an opportunity at Metro, Julio finds a second chance at life.

Once homeless, Veronica and her daughter volunteer to help assist others in need.

Growing up surrounded by crime, Cory finds an opportunity to help others looking for redemption.

His dedication to turn his life around has provide Jayvell with a new opportunity to succeed. 

Angela is embracing a second chance to live a fruitful life with her training in cosmetology and being off the streets of Skid Row.

He spent over half his life in gangs and drugs. Now, Walter is dedicated to helping teens stay away from that path.

Aset was not going to allow her struggles to define her. Weingart helped over overcome them. 

Our new dog park is a place for clients and their pets to bond, connect and hope for a brighter future. 

Joe Hyatt is a US Veteran who suffers from PTSD. Through the help of the Weingart Center, Joe found the help and support to get his life in order.

Life can be hard when you're trying to find yourself. It can be even more so when you're out on the streets.
Francis' commitment to his family helped him go from client to being a part of the team.

Neighbors welcome Gardner Street Women’s Bridge Home into their neighborhood

Through their common bonds, Tracy found hope through Kate's guidance and support.

A victim of domestic violence and now fighting breast cancer, Sharon continues to push forward.

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