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William went from being a little shy kid in the first grade in Phenix City to a young man that is now a leader of other young men. Through scouting,

Dywana and her five children suffered domestic violence at the hands of Dywana's boyfriend for years. She called for help from domestic violence

Hannah learned of Ferst Readers through a local radio station. At that moment, she realized the importance of early childhood literacy. Hannah

Luke, a first grader in Columbus, always enters the room with excitement, eager to pick up a book and read. However, that was not always the case.

At the age of 62, Emmitt found himself needing housing and employment assistance. He was not close to his six grown children, and he had substance

Shortly after his father passed away during his senior year at Hardaway High School, Hank found the support he needed through a United Way funded

Growing up, both of Catherine's parents used drugs, and her mother died from drug abuse. She spent a lot of time with her grandmother as a child. As

Misty knows hardship, but she also knows how to turn things around. Misty cared for her elderly mother until her mom’s death when her siblings