Finding Safety with the Transitional Living Program

Finding Safety with the Transitional Living Program
Post Date April 11, 2022
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While attending a Alternative Education Program, Karl* was referred to Listening Ear Crisis Center’s Transitional Living Program (TLP) by his school counselor. When we first began speaking with him, he was very shy and closed off. But as he talked with the TLP Worker, he started to feel more comfortable and details of his unstable and unsafe living situation came to light. Karl shared that he was sleeping on a hardwood floor in the corner of a trailer, owned by friends of his brother. Even …

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Every Story is Different

Every Story is Different
Post Date April 4, 2022
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Listening Ear’s rental programs work with various community partners and programs to help people in need. These programs include: EightCap, The Wounded Warrior Project, Rapid Re-Housing, MSHDA Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher, Mt. Pleasant Housing Commission, RISE Women Shelter, and many more. The goal is to build people up and support them in their journey to become self-sufficient. Listening Ear cannot guarantee success; but the willingness to grow as a human, can and will.

Most of the individuals in these programs deal with immense hardship. Listening …

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One Family: Big Difference

One Family: Big Difference
Post Date April 1, 2022
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Donny* came into our care in January 2015 because his living conditions were unsafe, due to abuse and neglect. He had been diagnosed with several developmental disorders, which made his situation even more complex. However, thanks to a very special family who decided to open up their home (and their hearts) to him for the last 6 years, he has absolutely excelled.

Donny has participated in Mid-Michigan Industries (MMI) and worked two full days a week at a local factory. He has been able to create …

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