Success Stories
John Ellis - A Husband’s Struggles and Triumphs
John Ellis and his wife, Yvette Ellis, were married Sept 11, 1993, yes 911. A well-known Columbus couple, Ellis works at the Columbus Urban League with first-time juvenile offenders and Yvette Ellis is often contracted for several intervention programs. However, before their successes and wedded bliss, came their struggles.
Reginald Penn - Shows the World His Invisible Scars
"Not all scars can be seen by the naked eye, on the inside I cry, on the inside I die...it was like I was born to be rejected and disrespected...so many of us brothers are locked behind bars, that is not justice, that is just us, and our invisible scars."
Dana Scarlett is Doing Her Part
Almost six years ago, Dana Scarlett thought she might not get another chance. Dana already knew she was HIV positive, but that did not stop her from drinking and getting high on the streets. As a result of not taking care of herself, she spent nearly three weeks in the hospital and her HIV crossed over to AIDS.
Jacqueline Carter - 20 Years Later She is Still Holding On
Originally from Indiana, Carter grew up in an abusive household and needed an outlet. For Carter, the outlet was drugs, and at the mere age of 15 she tried marijuana for the first time. After running away from home, then cycling through the foster care system, Carter found herself alone.
Susann Castore-Helping Herself by Helping Others
Susann Castore made a career out of giving guidance and support as a high school guidance counselor. However, she probably did not know that her desire to help others would save her own life.