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Every few weeks Fred Jordan Missions will share with you new “Street Stories” of a child, a mother or a family—individuals and others who now enjoy a better life because of the love and generosity of a friend such as you.
"I enrolled in a three year stenography program...When my father lost his job I was very scared, because my program requires me to buy my own stenograph machine. They cost around $5,000! I talked to the Mission and they helped me get a grant to buy a brand new stenograph machine...."
.jpg) "I’ve been coming to the after-school programs for as long as I can remember. Here I learned good study habits and the importance of getting a good education. I think it’s paying off, because just the other day I was accepted to USC on a 97% scholarship..."
 "We didn’t know what we were going to do. Soon, we had used up our last little bit of savings, and I knew I had to help. I dropped out of my junior year of high school and got a full-time job....[But] the Mission helped ease my burden..."
.jpg) "My name is Donald. I live at the Fred Jordan Mission and I'm part of the in-house men's program. I've had a hard life and endured some tough situations, but with the help of Christ and the people at the Mission, I'm really getting back on track..."
Read Donald's story
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