23: Peachbelt

Genesis Joy House (CFC # 86450) started when a local military spouse in Warner Robins, GA recognized that there was a growing population of homelessness within the female veteran community in the Southeast region of the country. Committed to being a source for change, Margaret Flowers, began to help by linking homeless female veterans up with food, clothing, shelter, and other resources to support their needs.

LifeLine's Pets for Life Community Outreach team is always out in the neighborhood, going door to door to meet people and their pets. Our outreach helps us to not only meet new people, but also to reconnect with clients and pets we might not have seen in awhile. Pets like adorable Yuri, who is your stereotypical wiggly pittie, and is always happy to greet you with a smile and a lick on the face. Yuri's owner was excited to see us, as he had lost our contact information. Now he can reach out to us anytime if he needs anything for Yuri!

Faced with an illness that significantly shortens life expectancy, what would you do? The distress as adults is hard, having lived through so many experiences you don’t want to lose. But imagine not even reaching the age of ten and facing open heart surgeries and other intensive treatments to allow yourself to do normal activities.

Many people think that the nightmare of wrongful conviction ends when an innocent person is able to walk out of prison. But, for exonerees, freedom is just the start of another difficult journey. With no money, housing, or healthcare, and a criminal record that is often not cleared despite innocence, exonerees face major barriers upon release. Financial support for exonerees is crucial so that they can rebuild the lives they were unjustly deprived of, often for decades.

This progress photo captures a proud moment for us. Another home near completion and almost ready to welcome a family. Progress on Build 153 looks fantastic thanks to the work and dedication of many. Very soon, the Bonilla family will have a new place to make memories and to enjoy the security and opportunities that come with affordable homeownership.