MEET OUR NEIGHBORS

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Courtney’s Story
Courtney, at age 24, began the Elevate Work program at the suggestion of her grandmother. Courtney had lived isolated in her home since leaving school her sophomore year. As...
Josh Smith
Josh’s Story
I came to Branson from St. Louis at 32 years old. I sought help for my addiction from Standing By The Door, and I also came down to care for my aging father. Although I worked for...
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Tiffany’s Story
Before Elevate Work I was doing nothing. I was working as a housekeeper and stagnant in my growth. What I found most valuable in Elevate Work was creating an action plan. I had...
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Troy and Melissa
Troy and Melissa are graduates of both our Elevate Work and our Elevate Entrepreneurs program. Their story is a testament to how people can find healing and increase their quality of life through...
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Marquis
Marquis is an Elevate Work graduate, and likely a familiar face if you’ve stopped by for a pizza or salad at Neighbors Hub during the week. Watch his story of continued transformation below....
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Jennifer
Meet Jennifer, Intake Supervisor at Standing By The Door Ministries. Jennifer completed the Elevate Work program in March of this year, and has used the skills she gained at Elevate Work to further...
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Misty
Misty is an Elevate Work graduate who committed herself to the class in order to increase her potential and explore her employment options. Watch her story below.
Louis
Louis came to Branson for the same reason as countless others – looking for job opportunities. But also, like many of our neighbors, Louis had lost his identification documents needed to secure...
Our Neighbor Abraham
Abraham
After a year of back and forth communication and confusing logistics, our Elevate Connections staff were able to help our friend and neighbor Abraham receive his passport and other important...
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David
MEET OUR NEIGHBOR, DAVID “Three weeks ago I walked all the way to Elevate Branson from the Taney County jail. I was homeless and lost everything while I was locked up. I didn’t have a phone,...