Testimonials - Forgotten Stones

Circle Ally 1

Before Circles, Kayla and her husband felt defeated and beaten down by life. They struggled due to a lack of community support and financial knowledge. Years earlier, they had lost their home due to complications with childbirth, and Kayla’s inability to work coupled with her husband’s layoff. Even after getting…

Circle Leader 1

“I joined circles because I was looking for an opportunity to make a difference in the community while also building longitudinal, lasting relationships. Through the program, I have learned how important it is to meet people where they are at. If you meet them without judgement, with an open mind,…

Circles

“I love Circles because it feels like a second family. The friendships I’ve made make it nice to see familiar faces and meet new people too. I know I’m being encouraged and supported to keep fighting the fight to get out of poverty. I feel loved and appreciated when I…

Lance

Lance H- Lance had spent the past 10 years without permanent housing. He had stayed at shelters and at one point was even living out of his car. He had been employed with GM for five months, however due to past legal challenges, no rental history and the soaring rental…

Landlord 1

Using the housing program has been a great experience for us. It has truly been a blessing – not only for the tenants, but for us as well, as we’ve been able to fill our empty apartments and help our community at the same time.

Landlords 2

We have found the housing program to be an invaluable resource, providing crucial support to our residents and helping us create a more stable and thriving community.

Landlords 3

I wanted to let you folks know that I was real happy to have you with the renters for my property. You folks were very helpful and quick to help them in their time of need. Your payment was very prompt, and you were also very easy to work with.

Patrick

“I came to Fort Wayne after the recent round of hurricanes in Florida took everything I had. I did not have a lot of support, and I needed to be closer to a few of my family members. I landed at the Rescue Mission and really wasn’t sure where to…

Shawn

Shawn is a man with limited family and community. After graduating high school, he immediately went to work; secured housing and was moving forward with his life. Then when cut backs occurred, Shawn lost his job. He sold everything he had to remain in his apartment, but still found himself…

Sheila

Sheila initially joined Circles with hesitation, encouraged by a family member’s invitation. Upon her arrival, she felt closed off, uncertain, and simply going through the motions. However, over time, this Circle leader began to find the discussions meaningful; she connected with the various emotions shared and started to see the…

Theldon

“I was staying at the rescue mission and everyone kept telling me to come to see Mary Ann at Forgotten stones. I had been to the Trustee, and they also told me to come see Mary Ann. It was a very easy process and quick. It has been a great…