Hope

By Ali McCandless, Jesuit Volunteer But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. Isaiah 40:31 As a Jesuit Volunteer, we use the phrase, “ruined for life” to describe our year of…

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Persistence

Marco* originally came to Taller de José because he had received notices from Social Security that he was having difficulty understanding. After reviewing the letters with Marco, a compañero from Taller de José also learned that Marco was entitled to receive pension and retirement benefits from his union, but Marco was unsure how to access…

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A Survivor’s Story

By Maria Post  Laura is a survivor. She survived the dangerous trip to the United States from Mexico, seeking opportunity for her family and freedom from the cartel violence plaguing her home state.  She survived her husband’s abuse and constant belittling of her, and she found the courage to start counseling at an agency serving…

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