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Emotional Story: Setting an Example for Her Kids

  • Writer: Cristy Ross
    Cristy Ross
  • Jun 11
  • 1 min read
Destiny, a Goodwill Acadiana HiSET Graduate, with her children
Destiny, a Goodwill Acadiana HiSET Graduate, with her children

🎉 Join us in celebrating Destiny - a mom setting an example for her kids!

 

Destiny's life hasn't been easy, but that hasn't stopped her. She dropped out of high school to take care of her firstborn, and she worked various jobs here and there to support her family.

 

Sadly, one of her daughters passed away young, and she leaned on her family to push through that hard time. Even with all of the pain and setbacks, Destiny kept moving, and now she's a HiSET graduate!

 

She's excited to continue her educational journey to become a NICU Nurse, as she wants to take care of others' babies in the same way her nurses took care of her children.

 

She wants to be an example for her children to follow. Her message to those who need encouragement: "Keep going! Never give up." 💙

 

Destiny, your positivity and love for your family are truly inspiring. We are so proud of you!

 

To our community: YOU made this possible. Your donations are more than items. They're second chances, and Destiny is proof 🫶


To register for Goodwill Acadiana's HiSET program, visit our Services page for more info!



 
 
 

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ABOUT US

Goodwill Acadiana offers programs to help those facing a variety of barriers by providing free employment services and adult education classes to those in need. Our HiSET course helps students earn their high school equivalency diploma, while our employment services offer resume and cover letter writing, job searches, and interviewing skills. Goodwill Acadiana strives to be a place where people can improve their quality of life.

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A CARF Three-Year Accreditation was awarded to Goodwill Acadiana for our Supported Employment & Pre-Vocational Habilitation Programs.

 

CARF accreditation is a public seal of trust and commitment to quality based on internationally accepted standards. Achieving this accreditation demonstrates Goodwill Acadiana’s quality, accountability, and commitment to the satisfaction of the persons served. For more information on CARF, visit www.carf.org.

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