Dads Against Crime: Turning Pain into Purpose
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Born from tragedy, fueled by hope. Dads Against Crime aims to create a lifelong brotherhood of fathers where support, resources, and community converge.
From therapy resources to job opportunities, we're here to support.
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Our team of qualified counselors and therapists is here to offer emotional and psychological support for those grappling with loss, grief, and trauma.
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We understand the importance of economic stability in healing and rebuilding lives.
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For those who seek guidance, our mentorship program connects young fathers with experienced individuals who can provide valuable life lessons.
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Navigating the legal maze can be confusing and stressful.
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Being part of a community provides a sense of belonging and additional layers of support.
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The D.A.C. Clients
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Vendell Harris
Came to D.A.C for a job in 2021. He's been at Midwest Glass and Glazing for two years now.
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Goldman Mcabee
He came to us for a felony expungement. We were able to help him with that.
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Daunte Finch
He came to us for a job and started on 9/18/2023
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Rahmi McKissick
He came to us for a job and started right away.
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Calvin Simmons
he came to us for a job, and he started work on Monday 9/11/2023
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James Adams
James Adams came to D.A.C. for a job he started working the same day.
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Marquan Bell
He came to D.A.C. for a job and he started right away.
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Demarco
He came to us for a job and he started right away.
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Kameron Gines
We helped this young man find employment.
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Jamari Florio
young man that D.A.C helped secure a job. His future is bright nothing but up from here.
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Andrew Authur-Lee
He came to us for a job last year. We placed him at Challenging Manufacturing, and he has been there since
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John Roddy
He came to us seeking therapy. Therapy from us saved their marriage and this is also the guy featured in the Kansas City Star, about D.A.C
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Eric Cohen
He came to us for therapy. He successfully completed therapy and has seen dramatic changes in his life ever since.
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Garry Denson Jr
He came to us seeking therapy for anxiety, and depression. He struggled back and forth wanting it then not. But we fought with him and didn't give up on him. And the therapy he received helped in a way none of us could have imagined.
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Kequan Herring
He can to us for a job, and we got him one.
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Corey Griffin
This is Corey Griffin, he came to us for a job. Got it in the bag.
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Anthony Duncan
he came to us for a job and he got it.
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Tyler Duncan
He came to us for a job and he got it.
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Richard Wooden
This is Richard he came to us for a job. He Starts work in November 2023, first shift at 6:00 am DAC doing the most good.
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Vaughn Commack
Vaughn Commack came to us for therapy, and we are happy to say we were able to assist him with it.
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Lawrence Sims
Lawrence Sims approached us seeking therapy, and we were able to assist him.
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Lashont Blake
Lashont Blake came to us seeking therapy, and we are thrilled to have been able to provide this service to him free of charge.
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Shaun Ray
Shaun Ray came to us for therapy, and while we were helping him, he also asked if his teenage son could receive therapy as well. We were able to assist both, and now both father and son are receiving therapy.
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Emiloe Caldwell
Emiloe Caldwell, a veteran, reached out to us for therapy, and we are pleased to say that we were able to assist him. It is an honor to serve those who have served us.
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Brandon Burrell
Brandon Burrell approached us in search of both employment opportunities and therapy, and we're delighted to report that we successfully supported him in both areas.
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Marlon Kimble
Last week, Marlon Kimble approached us in search of employment, and today, he secured a position through one of our job placement partners.
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Ronald Anthony Baker
Ronald Anthony Baker approached us with a request to expunge his felony record. We're pleased to report that thanks to our collaboration, the process is now in motion.
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Derek Deatherage
Derek Deatherage came to us for therapy, and we are happy to say he started his first session this week.
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Ken Wallace
Ken Wallace sought therapy from us, and we were able to assist him by providing free therapy sessions.
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Darold Wilks
Darold Wilks sought therapy from our team, and we were able to provide him with free therapy sessions.
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Allen Perkins:
Allen Perkins sought therapy from us, and we were able to provide assistance.
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Tyler Higgins
Tyler Higgins approached us for assistance with felony expungements, and we are pleased to announce that the process is underway and progressing well.
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DeAndre Harris
DeAndre Harris sought our help after being wrongfully accused of a crime he didn't commit, leading to 27 years of unjust imprisonment. Upon his release, he turned to us for employment to rebuild his shattered life, and we are proud to have provided him with a job.
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David Porter
David Porter came to us for therapy, and he is starting a therapy session, likely after the holidays, with our licensed therapist.
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Victor Arndt
Victor Arndt came to us for therapy, and he started that same day.
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Robert Dean Hill Jr
Robert Dean Hill Jr. came to us for child support help, and we were able to assist him with that.
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Timothy Moore
Timothy Moore came to us seeking employment, and we're thrilled to announce that after his interview today, he was hired on the spot.
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Clemmie Hobby
Clemmie Hobby, recently released from prison, approached us for employment, and we successfully secured him a job through one of our partners. His start date is April 1, 2024.
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Davione Johnson
Davione Johnson came to us for a job, and we are proud to announce that he has secured a position.
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Code Laster
Code Laster came to us for a job, and we are excited to announce that he got it!
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Daryl Austin
Daryl Austin came to us for a job, and he starts Monday, December 4, 2023, at 6 AM.
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Jesse Braswell
Jesse Braswell came to us for a job, and we got him one.
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Richard Wooden
Richard Wooden came to us for a job. He starts work November 6, 2023, first shift at 6:00 AM.
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Jaden Lisne
Jaden Lisne came to us for employment services. We were able to link him with a job through one of our partner companies. And He starts work this Saturday.
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Tiler Carter
Tiler Carter came to us seeking therapy to better himself and his marriage. He took the steps and we're just here to guide him along the way.
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Marcus Bailey
Marcus Bailey came to us seeking employment services and we were able to assist him in that area.
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Zackary Roper
Zackary Roper a longtime supporter of Dads Against Crime. Came to us last year seeking help for a felony expungement. Yet he had one more year to go. This year we are happy to say he qualifies for his felony to be expunged and it is underway through our program.
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Ros Ragland
Ros Ragland came to us seeking therapy. We are happy to say we have been able to help him with that.
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Terrell Mitchell
Terrell Mitchell came to us to have his felony expunged. And we were able to assist him with this.
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Vonzell Stamps
Vonzell Stamps came to us wanting therapy and mentoring. In order that he may be a better father for his son and a better man overall. Every man just needs an opportunity to do better.
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Karam Johnson
Karam Johnson came to us seeking therapy for past traumas and we were able to help him. Getting him healthier mentally.
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Thomas Casey
Thomas Casey came to us seeking therapy. He has been shot eight times over the past five years and suffers from severe PTSD. We were able to connect him with our therapist. Treatment started quickly. Thomas is the reason why we do what we do. Mental health is important.
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Gary Hall
Gary Hall came to us seeking therapy. We are thrilled to say those sessions are under way.
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Jacob Gabriel
Jacob Gabriel came to us for employment services, and we were successful with securing him a job.
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Anthony Simpson
Anthony Simpson came to us for employment services. He starts July 8th at one of our partner companies.
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Jackie West
Jackie West, He started a job through our organization.
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Demetrious Manning
Demetrious Manning came to us looking for employment last week. He Starts work this Saturday through one of our partner companies.
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Aaron Cox
Aaron Cox sought therapy with us to address issues from his past and present that he was tired of facing alone. Upon reaching out, we were able to assist him in moving towards a more positive direction through therapy.
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Terrence Jones
Terrence Jones approached us for assistance with felony expungement, and we successfully aided him.
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Jared Henderson
Jared Henderson reached out to us for assistance in expunging a felony he committed at the age of 16. He shared stories of how, even after 30 years of upright living, the felony continued to impact his life. We are pleased to report that we were able to help him.
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Aron Graham
Aron Graham approached us in search of employment and therapy, and we are pleased to report that we were able to provide both.
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Dominique Graves
Dominique Graves approached us during an event we hosted for those seeking therapy. Among all the men we assisted that day, he stood out as the sole individual pursuing therapy. We were successful in providing him with the necessary support. The most heartwarming aspect, however, was the presence of his significant other's support.
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Ramon Eason
At our event titled 'No More Excuses,' we encountered Ramon Eason who attended with the hope of having his felony expunged. Although we couldn't assist him with that specific request, we were able to provide him with therapy and employment support.
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Antonio smith
Antonio Smith approached us in search of employment services, and we are pleased to report that we were able to assist him.
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Deron Kearney
Deron Kearney sought therapy with us, and we were able to provide the assistance he needed. He will Start therapy sessions soon.
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Luis Flores
Luis Flores was referred to us by a trade school seeking our assistance in finding employment. We are pleased to announce that we have successfully secured a position for him, and he will begin his new job on Thursday, 8/15/2024.
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Jerron Mccallop
Last Friday, Jerron Mccallop approached us in search of employment. We are pleased to announce that, thanks to one of our partnerships, we have successfully secured a job for him, and he will begin on 8/15/2024.
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Pheob Haynes
Phoebe Haynes stood out when we approached him regarding employment services. Although he was already employed, he took a chance on us to secure a better job with higher pay. We are pleased to announce that we succeeded in this endeavor. He has received his hiring letter and will be starting his new position shortly.
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Braxton Stone
Braxton Stone initially approached us for employment but subsequently sought therapy. We connected him with our therapist, and he is now set to begin therapy sessions. Additionally, we succeeded in securing employment for him through one of our affiliated employers.
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Jermaine Campbell
Jermaine Campbell approached us in search of employment yesterday and is set to begin work tomorrow.
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Mark Benson Jr.
Mark Benson Jr. approached us for employment services, and during this process, we also connected him with therapy services. And we managed to assist him in finding a job.
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Chris Swinford
Chris Swinford was referred to us in his search for employment. After an extended period of unsuccessful job hunting, he came to us, and we successfully secured him a position. He begins his new job tomorrow, 9/11/2025, with one of our employment partners.
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Andrew Hoskins
He sought therapy from us, and we are pleased to report that we have commenced his therapy sessions.
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Donald Marshall
He approached us seeking employment after relocating back to Kansas City, MO. We are pleased to announce that we successfully found him a job, and he is now gainfully employed.
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Kent Crockett II
He approached us for therapy, and we are delighted to have the opportunity to provide assistance.
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Bruce Henderson
He sought therapy from us, and we are pleased to assist him as he begins his new journey today.
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James Spencer
He came to us seeking a therapist for guidance, and we were able to provide assistance.
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Adreon Williams
He actively sought us out for therapy, and we are thrilled that we had the opportunity to assist him in this way.
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Jason Lamb
He came to us seeking therapy, and we are pleased to report that those services were provided for him today.
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Lonnie Townsend
We met him at an event where he approached us seeking therapy, and we were able to assist him with that.
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Margarito Ontoveros
He discovered our service through a Facebook ad we posted seeking therapy and was surprised to find such an offering for men at no cost. After we connected him with one of our therapists, he was cleared and ready to proceed.
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Demarcus Cotton
He sought therapy, and we are pleased that we could provide assistance.
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Clarence Lomax III
He sought therapy from us, and we were able to assist him with that.
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Dywane Evans
He sought us out for therapy, and we were able to help him within two days.
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Lajuwon Ashley
He sought therapy for his life problems, and we were able to assist him with that.
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Michael Persley
He sought therapy from us, and we are immensely pleased that we could assist him in this matter.
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Matthew Gilmore
He approached us to have his felony expunged, and we are pleased to announce that the process is now underway.
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Ernest Kerr
He approached us to have his felony expunged, and we are pleased to announce that the process has begun.
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Joseph Gray
Came to us seeking employment services today, 9/27/2024. He starts work on Monday, 9/30/2024.
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Demitris Harris
He approached us in search of employment, and we are delighted to announce that we were successful in assisting him.
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Chris Robbins
He sought us out for therapy, and we are pleased to say that we were able to help.
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Brian Daniel
He sought therapy from us, and we were able to provide assistance.
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Joshua Leon
He sought therapy through an ad we posted on Facebook, and we are delighted to announce that we have been able to assist him. His journey begins today.
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DaShon Townsend
He came to us seeking therapy, and we are delighted and thrilled to be able to offer these services to him.
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Shawn Holt
He came to us seeking therapy, and we are thrilled that we were able to provide that for him.
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John Hunt
He sought therapy and we are pleased to announce that his therapy sessions will begin shortly.
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TaRod Perkins
The journey of therapy begins today, and we are pleased to embark on this path with you.
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LeRon Fields Jr.
He approached us for therapy, and we are delighted to announce that his path to mental health freedom begins today.
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Henry Baylis
He sought therapy and employment from us, and we are pleased to report that today we succeeded in assisting him with both.
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Amir Dillard
He sought therapy from us, and we are delighted to report that we were able to assist him and also begin the process today.
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Devante Green
He sought us out for therapy, and we are pleased to announce that we were able to assist him in his process. His new journey begins today.
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Aaron Marshall
He approached us for therapy, and we are thrilled to say that his journey begins now.
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Ryan Hunt
He came to us seeking therapy for his life's problems, and we are thrilled to say that we have been able to assist him in getting his life back on track and his mind in the right direction.
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Terrance Harvey
He approached us for therapy, mentorship, and employment, and we are thrilled to announce that we were able to commence therapy immediately. Once he completes his classes, we will also be able to begin his employment and mentorship program.
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Michael Dawson
He sought therapy after his girlfriend noticed an advertisement on Facebook. We are pleased to report that we were able to commence his therapy sessions today.
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Vince Stephens
He came to us seeking therapy and mentorship, and we are thrilled to announce that his journey with both begins today.
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James Henderson
A friend who had heard about the work DAC does referred him to us. He approached us for therapy, and we are pleased to announce that his journey towards mental freedom begins today.
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Edwards Mitchell lV
Discovering the free therapy available through Facebook, he reached out to us. We are excited to share that his journey towards mental health begins today.
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Muhamad Yasin Mohamad Kasim
He approached us seeking employment, and we are delighted to announce that we were able to provide that opportunity for him.
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Roderick LeBlanc
He approached us for mentorship and employment services, and we are thrilled to say that we were able to assist him with both.
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Joel Williams
He approached us seeking therapy, and I am delighted to report that we have initiated that process for him.
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Lance Taylor
He came to us seeking employment services, and we are thrilled to have been able to empower him on his journey towards success.
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Christopher Hubbard
He reached out for therapy, and we are pleased to confirm that we can support him in this area of his life. The path to mental well-being starts today.
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