CFR Client Stories
Resiliency & Drive: A CFR Client Success Story
Marietta, GA: If there were one word to describe Antoine Tookes, it would be resilient. The hardships in life he has faced would make some men break. Still, there is one driving…
Client Story: James’ Story
Father’s Day is the perfect time to remind our Cobb community about the remarkable fathers who show resilience in the face of homelessness. James’ story: James came to The Center…
Client Story: Beverly’s Journey
Empowering Families, Transforming Lives: Beverly’s Journey with the CFR In the heartwarming saga of a single mother’s triumphant journey, The Center for Family Resources (CFR) emerges as a transformative force…
Client Story
The CFR recently received a referral, on a Friday, from a community partner who was looking to assist a 19-year-old mother who found herself “couch surfing” with her two-year old…
CFR Client Story: Yvonne G.
Yvonne G., a single mother and head of her household, lived a financially stable life until she transitioned into a new work opportunity from her former place of employment. Unfortunately,…
From Shelter to Employment at the Center for Family Resources
Candice had a great life in New York. She worked for a law firm, was happily married, and enjoyed taking care of her 3 boys and 1 girl. In 2018,…
From Tent to Home: Jennifer’s Story
Jennifer was a medical assistant, working in a steady job with decent pay, caring for her two young children. She never imagined she would be homeless and without her children…
CFR Client Story: Brenda
Brenda and her husband James lived a financially stable life with their 9 kids until her husband’s construction job took him from full-time to part-time due to the pandemic. With…
CFR Client Story: Tammy
Tammy was diagnosed with congestive heart failure before the Coronavirus pandemic. When she tested positive for COVID-19 she was terrified. Her heart condition made her high-risk and her recovery was…
CFR Client Story: Cassie
Cassie was a stay-at-home mom until the father of her children suddenly passed away. At the time, she had no job or family support to help her care for her…
CFR Client Story: Melissa
Melissa had a full-time job at the hospital until things got hectic during the pandemic and her hours were cut. Although she was still employed, her take-home salary was not…
CFR Client Story: Tiffany
Tiffany worked as an administrative assistant for a local company until the coronavirus pandemic impacted her career. Her company was forced to demote her and reduce her hours. Although…