Rhonda’s Story
Posted by Harbor Interfaith Services on 06/30/10 (, California) | View HistoryPartial Gifts Granted: 36 inch Sony TV, Admin. Twin Bed Frame from Brittany Arnold, Admin. Silverware, Admin. Desk and Chair from Michelle, Worldwide Blessing, Admin.
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Courage. Strength. Resilience. These are three words that come to mind when hearing Rhonda Morrison’s story. Rhonda is a recently divorced mother of three boys ages 16, 13 and 5. Like many others, her journey to Harbor Interfaith Services was not an easy one. But now that she has successfully graduated from our Accelerated Learning and Living program, she and her family need a few items to complete their newly established home. Bunk beds for her sons, a computer desk with a chair, curtains in the living rooms and bedrooms for privacy (contact for measurements), silverware and lastly a television.
My Story Prior to entering Harbor Interfaith Services, Rhonda was a newlywed working to establish a future with her husband as a certified counselor. It wasn’t long before things went south. Her new husband became physically abusive towards her, eventually relapsing into a habit of drugs. After months of abuse Rhonda packed everything in a van and left with her sons. With little money earned with her waitress job, the family had to take residence at a small room in an Inn where the presences of drugs were evident. Despite having to raise her sons in a place where she had to escort them to and from the community showers, Rhonda was able to stay enrolled at Harbor College and maintain a 3.7 Grade Point Average. It was from here that Rhonda sought help at our shelter and eventually became a resident in our transitional housing program. Now she has a home of her own, has graduated from Harbor College with an A.A. and cites her biggest accomplishment as breaking completely free from her husband. Her future plans are to open a long term care/treatment program for women and children with backgrounds dealing with abuse and drug usage.
My Story Prior to entering Harbor Interfaith Services, Rhonda was a newlywed working to establish a future with her husband as a certified counselor. It wasn’t long before things went south. Her new husband became physically abusive towards her, eventually relapsing into a habit of drugs. After months of abuse Rhonda packed everything in a van and left with her sons. With little money earned with her waitress job, the family had to take residence at a small room in an Inn where the presences of drugs were evident. Despite having to raise her sons in a place where she had to escort them to and from the community showers, Rhonda was able to stay enrolled at Harbor College and maintain a 3.7 Grade Point Average. It was from here that Rhonda sought help at our shelter and eventually became a resident in our transitional housing program. Now she has a home of her own, has graduated from Harbor College with an A.A. and cites her biggest accomplishment as breaking completely free from her husband. Her future plans are to open a long term care/treatment program for women and children with backgrounds dealing with abuse and drug usage.
Sponsor: Jana Jones , Harbor Interfaith Shelter (310 831-0991 )
I was googling resources in my area and in frustration of not really finding anything I typed in "Please I need help from up above" and this site was listed!
I have 4 wonderful kids and one on the way. I have applied for temporary food stamps through the state but I have not recieved an appoitment yet.
I would greatly appreciate any help with food and clothes for my kids.