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Sep 2, 2023
RFL provides mother-to-be support and stability
When Marissa first came to Ready for Life, she along with her boyfriend were experiencing homelessness. She came to Ready for Life to...
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Jun 24, 2023
After Growing Up In 40 Foster Homes, Pinellas Woman Receives Own Home
Falana Shannon received the keys to the final home to be built in a Habitat for Humanity community in Lealman. CLEARWATER, FL — Over the...
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May 14, 2023
Mommy & Me Mother's Day Brunch at RFL
Our Mommy & Me young mothers and little ones got together at the Skill Center to enjoy a delicious brunch, spend quality time together...
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Mar 1, 2023
"You should see me when I wear a suit!" Jalil's RFL Homecoming
If someone asked me 5 years ago where I thought I’d be today, I would have never thought I’d be here… Ready for Life helped me the minute...
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Dec 22, 2022
Our RFL Family came Home for the Holidays thanks to YOU
Thank you to all who helped make our life changing Home for the Holidays event possible. Because of you, the former foster youth at RFL...
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Dec 5, 2022
What a difference a day makes.
What a difference a day makes. Jack came to Ready for Life feeling very low, and very lost...
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Dec 5, 2022
Years Later, You'd Never Know from Where I Came...
Chatting one day at the Ready for Life office with Ashley, you would never know she is the same young lady who several years earlier...
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Dec 1, 2022
I found “Ready for Life” about two and a half years ago and they have helped me so many times...
I found “Ready for Life” about two and a half years ago and they have helped me so many times to make me feel important and loved. I was...
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Jul 1, 2022
“I’ll never forget the day Ready for Life introduced me to my mentor.”
By Sandra G Sitting here thinking about what to write, say, or where to even begin. When I first came to Ready for Life I didn't know...
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Feb 1, 2020
Former foster care youth inspired to become an advocate for young adults
By Miranda My name is Miranda and I'm 27 years old. I first came to Ready for Life when I was about 19 years old. I was still on...
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