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From Homelessness to Hope: A Single Mom’s Journey

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Trisha Gerstel
August 10, 2026Justice For Orphans

When Dorothy walked out the door of an unsafe situation with her two-and-a-half-year-old daughter, she had no idea what their future would hold. Justice For Orphans' CarePortal Network stepped into her story when she needed it most.

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