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Patrick Survives Multiple Brushes with Death and Continues to Press On

Born the youngest of nine children in the San Fernando Valley, Patrick grew up in a household marked by chaos. His family, known as “hippies,” often found themselves in turbulent situations. “There was a lot of chaos in my house…

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Faith in the Storm: Christina’s Journey to a Brighter Future

Christina’s story begins in Los Angeles, where she was born, but her early years were spent in Oakland and Berkeley. She lived a life marked by challenges but also by resilience. Christina’s family life has been complex…

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From Despair to Determination: Jesse’s Transformation at Harbor Care

Jesse’s story begins in the San Gabriel Valley, specifically in Alhambra, where he grew up with his two brothers and three sisters. Together, they were affectionately known by neighbors…

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From the Bar Exam to Behind Bars: George Looks to Make a Fresh Start

George is one of the most authentic individuals you’ll ever meet. He’s earnest, witty, and has a remarkable ability to make people laugh. An only child born and raised in…

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Leon Regains His Health and Entrepreneurial Spirit at Harbor Care

Leon grew up in Carson, California. He described his home life as dysfunctional and stated, “We were the problem family on the street.” The home was plagued with alcoholism and abuse.

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Francisco Finds a Caring Community at Harbor Care

Toward the end of 2023, after getting into a car accident while in between jobs, his life took a turn for the worse. At the time, he was living in his car and had just quit his job, but had another job lined up.

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William’s Car Troubles Leads to Opportunity

William is a product of the countryside of Georgia in the 1960s. He refers to himself as a “country boy.” He’s a large man, with a calming presence. He grew up with three sisters and two brothers. He describes his upbringing as normal.

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Shawn Finds Peace of Mind at Harbor Care

Shawn grew up in Bellingham, Washington, but he was born in Spokane. Shawn came from a normal upbringing. He has two half-siblings, but his closest friend and relative was his uncle who was the same age as him.

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Jason’s Praying Grandma Helps Him Find His Purpose

Jason is a beacon of positivity and a ball of energy, but he comes from extreme adversity. He was born and raised in Oklahoma by a single mother. His ethics and morals were molded by criminals and drug addicts who had no respect for the law.

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