A Home Filled with Hope: Eric & Jacques' New Beginning

Just days after we celebrated Shari's legacy together, we have the joy of sharing another beautiful reminder of what your generosity makes possible.

Recently, Eric and Jacques received the keys to their new home.

For these two remarkable young men, this moment represents so much more than a roof over their heads. It is the beginning of a future filled with safety, stability, and hope.

You may remember their story.

Jacques endured the unimaginable after losing his mother to violence. His father is now serving a life sentence, and Jacques was separated from his siblings. For years, he has walked hours each day just to attend school.

Eric recently lost his mother to cancer and has been living with his siblings and grandparents in extremely difficult conditions.

Because of the incredible generosity of our supporters, a duplex home was built specifically for Eric and Jacques—a safe place where they can focus on their education, heal from their past, and begin building brighter futures.

But today's celebration revealed something even more beautiful.

As Eric, his siblings, and Jacques arrived at their new home, neighbors came to welcome them carrying baskets filled with freshly harvested produce. It was a simple yet powerful expression of love, compassion, and community.

They weren't just receiving a house.

They were being welcomed home.

That moment perfectly reflected the legacy Shari left behind.

She believed every person deserves to be seen, loved, and surrounded by community. Today, that legacy was alive in every smile, every embrace, and every basket shared by neighbors eager to support these young men as they begin this new chapter.

The impact of this home will extend far beyond Eric and Jacques. As they grow older and are able to establish homes of their own, this duplex will continue serving vulnerable children and mothers in the community for years to come, providing safety and hope for many more families.

Your generosity didn't simply build walls and a roof.

You built a place where healing can begin.

You gave two young men the opportunity to dream again.

And because of you, Shari's legacy of love continues to change lives.

​Thank you for making stories like this possible.