by Cheryl | Jan 29, 2026 | News, SelfPower Stories
Miranda was a single mother of three young children, working as a server for $9 an hour. Caught in the cycle so many single parents know too well, Miranda was trying to get ahead in a world that only allowed her to just get by, working hard but barely making ends...
by Cheryl | Sep 29, 2025 | SelfPower Stories
Single Parent Highlight: Debi “It was a tough time in my life,” Debi reflects. “Being self-sufficient was a new concept to me.” Debi’s journey to independence began with the courage to overcome barriers—including domestic violence, financial...
by Cheryl | Jul 25, 2025 | SelfPower Stories
“Now I can picture my future, and it is beautiful!” – Courtney I grew up in generational poverty and couldn’t see a way out. By the time I dropped out of high school, I was homeless and battling addiction. I had no positive relationships and no future. Then I had my...
by otm | Jan 13, 2025 | SelfPower Stories
Amber My name is Amber, and I am a past Participant at Project Self-Sufficiency. I am a single mom of four boys and pursuing my bachelor’s in Business Management. I first learned about Project Self-Sufficiency in 2012, when I got the courage to leave my abusive...
by otm | Dec 11, 2024 | SelfPower Stories
WeChonH’PeCala “Star” My name is Star and my story of selfpower is one of perseverance, unwavering strength, and an undaunted attitude towards life. Science has always been my passion and since I was 15 years old, I have been a certified veterinary technician. I have...
by otm | Nov 11, 2024 | SelfPower Stories
Donavon S. As a single father and sole provider for my young daughter, I was referred to Project Self-Sufficiency by a counselor I was seeing for my anxiety. I am a taxi driver with a flexible schedule that allows me to work 12-hour shifts on the weekend while my...
