Nov 11, 2016 4:27:42 PM
Military service ran in Ben’s family. Growing up, he planned to follow suit. But first, he wanted to let loose.
“I moved to Arizona and I started playing with some guys in a band. I was looking for crazy and I got it. It was partying every night, then dragging to work after three hours of sleep. It was fun in the beginning, but it just kinda got old.”
Nov 3, 2016 4:03:25 PM
He had the jobs, made the money, wore the nice clothes, had the stuff, but Eric Samuels never quite felt good enough.
Sep 30, 2016 3:43:12 PM
Rachel graduated from UGM recovery this past June. We recently caught up with her to hear how her life has changed since first being featured on our billboards.
Sep 9, 2016 4:26:10 PM
When I came to UGM a couple years ago, I didn’t know anything about homelessness. Except that it made me sort of uncomfortable.
Aug 24, 2016 5:11:58 PM
Looking at Kat today, you might not guess she was a guest at the Crisis Shelter less than three years ago.
Jul 15, 2016 2:19:51 PM
As a volunteer in UGM's veterinary clinic, Denise has discovered that caring for pets is actually a great way to care for people.
Jun 23, 2016 4:27:15 PM
The stories of the 33 men and women who graduated from UGM LIFE Recovery on Tuesday are diverse, but the common thread is pain.
Jun 16, 2016 4:57:12 PM
After rooming together at the Crisis Shelter, Kat and Kanesha have traveled the road of recovery side by side.
Jun 2, 2016 3:52:38 PM
Wendy committed to making her life better in UGM LIFE Recovery. She has a job, is setting boundaries in relationships, and graduates on June 21st.
May 27, 2016 5:06:11 PM
As an intern on the UGM Student Impact Team, Adam has taught, mentored, and led youth at UGM shelters, local high schools, and Juvenile Detention.