Client Testimonials
Here are just a few of the many success stories of lives changed through Eden Outreach:
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R. Adams came to our facility early this year. He grew up in a foster home. He was schooled there and received his High School Diploma. A family member took him in, but due to conflict, he became homeless and was sleeping in the streets. A lady found him and called our facility. We responded and provided him with transitional Housing offering him services for stability. He is looking forward to enrolling in junior college in the near future!
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D. King is now a chemical dependency counselor at a facility in Dallas. He was an alcoholic for years. He was in prison and after being discharged, he ended up on the street. He was homeless when he called us five years ago from the street. We gave him the assistance he needed - housing and services. Later he enrolled in chemical dependency online classes and completed his schooling! He got his first job in a Treatment Facility which was later closed down. At present, he works at another facility helping others affected by the same problem to recover. He recently bought a new car and gave his first car away to someone in need!
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- Shawnee Valentine
"I was looking for a faith-based facility and was blessed to meet Mrs. Odamah who happened to have a room available in a quiet, peaceful environment. The first time my daughter, my granddaughter and I met her, she prayed for us in the spirit. I saw Jesus in her, and knew that I had found the right place. I'm happy to live around clean and sober people which encourages my continued sobriety of 2 years and 5 months. Without this program and the women who helped save me, I don't know where I would be. I have a grateful heart and a safe place to be while I continue to build a relationship with my higher power and the wonderful people around me."
-Deborah G.
Sean M. went through the Eden Outreach Recovery Program and completed the two-year Young Adult Transitional Recovery Program living in the facility.
Sean is completely free from any addictive substance. He graduated from the program and now lives with his family. Reintegrating back to society, reuniting with family, and becoming a part of the adult workforce is a great attainment and our expectation for our clients.
Sean is currently taking prerequisites at a county community college. Sean owns a car and drives himself to fulfill daily commitments. It is amazing.
Sonja Turner is an alumni of Eden Outreach. She came here from a treatment center to transition in our facility after she lost her job due to drug use. She completed the program and became the House mother. She was a responsible and caring individual and helped all the new residents that came to the program get situated. She assisted other residents achieve success in the program. She finally moved out to be with her family and has stayed clean and sober through the years. Mrs. Turner is now a caregiver.
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Ms. S. English was just a step away from homelessness before contacting us. She had a job and was not making enough income to cover her expenses. This led her to lose her apartment and become homeless. This was a terrible situation for her. She called our facility and received a quick response! We opened our doors to her in the middle of the night! In her own words, she said “I had nowhere to go and would have ended up on the streets if you had not opened your doors for me and taken me in. I’m very grateful to Mrs. Odamah.”
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