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.”
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He had the jobs, made the money, wore the nice clothes, had the stuff, but Eric Samuels never quite felt good enough.
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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.
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When I came to UGM a couple years ago, I didn’t know anything about homelessness. Except that it made me sort of uncomfortable.
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Looking at Kat today, you might not guess she was a guest at the Crisis Shelter less than three years ago.
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As a volunteer in UGM's veterinary clinic, Denise has discovered that caring for pets is actually a great way to care for people.
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The stories of the 33 men and women who graduated from UGM LIFE Recovery on Tuesday are diverse, but the common thread is pain.
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After rooming together at the Crisis Shelter, Kat and Kanesha have traveled the road of recovery side by side.
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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.
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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.
