Participant Stories

My name is Miracle Jenkins. My life has not been easy.  When I was born, my grandmother adopted and raised me along with my seven siblings.  During my senior year at Auburn High School, I learned I was pregnant.  Although I … Continue reading →

My name is Lydell Purifoy, I am a proud father of two daughters Asia, age 3, and Anajia, age 1. Recently, I was faced with the challenge of raising my daughters as a single parent. In December of 2011, I found … Continue reading →

My name is Kelli, I am 17 years old, and I have a 19 month old daughter named Nevaeh.  It was December 2009, when things started to change for my family; it was like our world was turned up-side-down. It … Continue reading →

Why? “Why” is what I used to ask myself every day.  Why is my life so messed up? Why can’t I have a nice life?  Why am I living in my car with my son?  Why Lord? Why? Then I … Continue reading →

My name is Cassandra. I am 19 years old, and I have a one year old daughter named E’moni. I currently reside in the MELD Transitional Living Program at the 4th Avenue and 5th Street building. About a year ago … Continue reading →

Reaching Out into the Community with the MELD Education and Employment Assistance Program Hello! My name is Monica. I am 19 year old mother and have a 5 month old son, Roland.  We came to MELD Trinity House Homeless Shelter … Continue reading →

Good evening – thank you for coming tonight and supporting MELD and the work they do for our community. I would not be standing here tonight telling you my story had it not been for the guidance and support I … Continue reading →

“Okay.  This is my third pregnancy test.  There is no way this test will come out positive.”  I thought to myself as I waited to see what sign was going to appear.  “Here we go, I see a…..negative sign and … Continue reading →

I am writing to tell you a story about my experience with MELD.  I would not be where I am today in life without the help and support of my mother and MELD.  To tell you where I am now, … Continue reading →