From Homelessness to Hope: A Single Mom’s Journey with JFO & CarePortal

Описание: When Dorothy walked out the door of an unsafe situation with her two-and-a-half-year-old daughter, she had no idea what their future would hold. All she knew was that they deserved better — and that she had to take the first brave step. What followed was a year of uncertainty, shelters, housing searches, and heartbreak… but also a year where hope finally found them.

In this deeply moving video, Dorothy shares her journey from homelessness to stability, and how Justice For Orphans, in partnership with the CarePortal network and a compassionate church volunteer named Stephanie, stepped into her story when she needed it most.

With no furniture, no savings, and no support system, Dorothy’s new apartment was a shell. But through the Orange County CarePortal, local church volunteers delivered exactly what she needed — a dresser, shelves, a kitchen table, and chairs — simple items that rebuilt dignity, stability, and the feeling of “home.”

This wasn’t just about furniture.
It was about being seen.
Being valued.
Being treated like a human being again.

Dorothy’s story is a powerful reminder of why community matters — and how a single act of kindness can change a family’s entire trajectory.

What You’ll Hear in This Story:
-Dorothy’s early childhood and adoption journey
-The moment she left an unsafe environment to protect her daughter
-Three months in a shelter and the uphill battle to find housing
-How her landlord submitted a request through Orange County CarePortal
-How Stephanie’s church responded by driving to Newburgh with needed items
-The emotional impact of being prayed for, encouraged, and treated with dignity
-The lasting relationship formed between Dorothy’s family and the volunteers
-Her message of hope for anyone afraid to take the first step

About CarePortal & JFO’s Mission:
Justice For Orphans (JFO) equips and mobilizes churches, businesses, and individuals to meet real-time needs of children and families in crisis. Through CarePortal, JFO helps connect social workers’ verified requests with community members who can respond — preventing foster care, stabilizing families, and ensuring children have what they need to thrive.

Over 13,000 children have been served in the Capital Region alone, with more than 80 churches actively responding to needs just like Dorothy’s.

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Every donation helps a family like Dorothy’s find stability, dignity, and a pathway forward.

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