He was referred to us by Neighborhood Court, and although I was excited to hear he was coming, I was a little concerned about what we would find. When he came in there was a strong smell of cigarettes, beer or both. He was 21 and you could tell he was unkempt. Gradually he shared with me that he was a couch surfer - a homeless youth. Yet, he was working the grave-yard shift for a fast food service the past year and a half.

“I’m working for Walmart - in Mississippi!” That’s what Diana said when she reached out to ALMS to say Happy New Year for 2020. I remember a year ago when she told me she was ready to leave home and try a new life away from her family and with a new love! I challenged her by saying, “if he’s a real man, he’ll come to Woodland, meet your parents and give them a chance to know who their daughter was leaving home with.” She put me on hold and two minutes later informed me that he would be coming to Woodland to meet everyone.

“I’m working for Walmart - in Mississippi!” That’s what Diana said when she reached out to ALMS to say Happy New Year for 2020. I remember a year ago when she told me she was ready to leave home and try a new life away from her family and with a new love! I challenged her by saying, “if he’s a real man, he’ll come to Woodland, meet your parents and give them a chance to know who their daughter was leaving home with.” She put me on hold and two minutes later informed me that he would be coming to Woodland to meet everyone.

“I’m working for Walmart - in Mississippi!” That’s what Diana said when she reached out to ALMS to say Happy New Year for 2020. I remember a year ago when she told me she was ready to leave home and try a new life away from her family and with a new love! I challenged her by saying, “if he’s a real man, he’ll come to Woodland, meet your parents and give them a chance to know who their daughter was leaving home with.” She put me on hold and two minutes later informed me that he would be coming to Woodland to meet everyone.

“I’m working for Walmart - in Mississippi!” That’s what Diana said when she reached out to ALMS to say Happy New Year for 2020. I remember a year ago when she told me she was ready to leave home and try a new life away from her family and with a new love! I challenged her by saying, “if he’s a real man, he’ll come to Woodland, meet your parents and give them a chance to know who their daughter was leaving home with.” She put me on hold and two minutes later informed me that he would be coming to Woodland to meet everyone.