Success Stories
From Lives in Crisis to Lives Renewed
Susie
After Susie’s abusive husband discovered her and their two children at another shelter, they were secretly moved to DaySpring Villa in the middle of the night. What self-esteem Susie had was extremely low. Her children refused to mind her and everyone yelled at each other, confused and frightened.
During Susie’s stay at DaySpring Villa, we helped her connect with local resources to achieve practical goals that would lead her in a positive, new direction. These resources included a local church where Susie began building a healthy support system; Legal Aid to assist her with her divorce; counseling services for both her and her children; and job skills training classes. The parenting group at DaySpring Villa introduced Susie to proven techniques for disciplining her children without yelling. Our children’s coordinator also helped Susie develop a positive reinforcement plan to improve her children’s behavior.
When Susie left DaySpring Villa, she was literally a new person inside and out. Through her accomplishments, Susie emerged transformed. Stronger and independent, Susie had taken control of her life and her children.
Nancy
Through a series of unforeseeable events, Nancy found herself living in her car. With only a part-time job, she simply couldn’t afford rent, utilities and food. At DaySpring Villa, we helped Nancy get back on her feet by providing her with clothes, food and a safe place to live. We also helped her get her car fixed, update her resume and get prescription glasses. Nancy worked hard to land a full-time job and saved her money to get a place of her own. We’re happy to report Nancy is still working and living independently.
Regina
A retired widow, Regina was eager for a fresh start. Although she had no family or friends in Tulsa, she decided to relocate here and bought a bus ticket for the trip. On the ride, she broke her back. Arriving at the Tulsa bus station with nowhere to go and no one to help her, a stranger directed her to DaySpring Villa.
Regina had physical, emotional and financial needs. During her stay, DaySpring Villa connected her with the numerous resources she needed to begin the healing process from all sides. We helped her access medical resources for back surgery, counseling services to deal with her grief, vocational rehabilitation and disability income. We also helped her locate a place to live and, through donations, provided necessary furnishings to make her home livable.
Today, Regina has found a new lease on life and strives to pass on the help she has been given.
Terri
When Terri arrived at DaySpring Villa, she brought with her four children and nothing else. Their immediate needs were apparent: food, clothing and a safe place to live. But Terri needed more than the basics. She needed a plan and resources to provide for her children independently. To accomplish her goals, DaySpring Villa encouraged Terri to apply for housing help and take courses to improve her job skills. She also worked on her parenting skills in group sessions. Not long after, Terri and her children moved into their newly rented home with a household of goods donated to DaySpring Villa. As a continuing source of help, we also provided Terri’s children with Christmas gifts the first year on her own. Terri still keeps in contact with us and we continue to support her goals for independence.