New Life-Changing Stories from the Center for Changing Lives

Family pays back $82,000 in credit card debt [Video]

jaykelly — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 10:23:17 -0700

It took five years, but Lisa and Tim Dolan paid off a credit card debt that seemed almost insurmountable. Hear about their story, the changes they made, and what they did to reach financial peace of mind again.

As a homeless teen, Jennifer fought for survival [Video]

lssmnsysadmin — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 19:54:45 -0700

At age 17, Jennifer Fairbourne was homeless, traveling the country, hopping trains and living in abandoned buildings. What causes kids to turn to the streets? Sometimes, one event can change the course of a girl's life forever.

Becky has hope after living on the streets [Video]

lssmnsysadmin — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 19:48:22 -0700

Becky Hentges is a hopeful mother today, but four years ago, she was pregnant with her youngest daughter and had nowhere to go. Having been through difficult times in her 36 years, the low point came when she was living on the streets with her two young daughters. She struggled with depression and drug addiction. And then she got help from LSS Housing Services...

With the help of LSS, Darrius finds his future [Video]

lssmnsysadmin — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 19:45:12 -0700

In high school, Darrius Hubbard moved around a lot, living in 11 different homes. He once slept in a walk-in closet and used the top of a dresser for a bed. He wondered if he would live past high school. Hear his personal story and what helped him see and find a future for himself.