New Destiny’ success stories for the month of March show how being a one stop hub connects families to more than one need. Each program impacts our community members’ lives in various ways. This month we have two success stories that represent how families are connected, cared for, and supported each step of the way. Our first success story is about one of our dads who signed up for our fathers’ program Go F.A.R. (Fathers, Advancing, Reconnecting). Mr. C, an immigrant from Peru who has been in the United States 6 months, began working with one of our Go F.A.R. mentors for the last couple of months. One day, Mentor L. received a call from Mr. C inquiring about how to purchase a vehicle. Mentor L. knew someone who was giving a car away for free! All he and his wife had to do was take it to a mechanic. Throughout the entire process, Mentor L. assisted Mr. C. As a result, they have transportation. Nonetheless, it did not end there! Since Mr. C does not speak English, Mentor L. connected him to New Destiny’s English as a Second Language classes. Today, Mr. C is part of the ESL cohort. He is grateful to New Destiny FSC’s Mentor L. and staff for all the support he and his family have received. Our second success story is about Ms. E, a participant that came in to apply for the energy assistance program, PAGE. After completing her application, she expressed how overwhelmed she had been lately. Our Family Partner, Maritza, told her about a Mental Health Initiative, Able To. It provides 8 virtual therapy sessions for free for Paterson residents. Our Family Partner helped her with PAGE and referred her to the Able To program. A week later, Ms. E. came to the center to tell our Family Partner, Maritza, about the positive impact the sessions were having on her life. She even went back to the gym! She was beyond grateful. Both participants’ first concerns were addressed by dedicated staff members that love to serve our community. Nonetheless, what resulted from those interactions were the real successes. A free car enabled Mr. C’s family to navigate their new life and provide for their children and Ms. E found aid for her energy bill, and most importantly, mental health assistance at a time she needed support and guidance. Overall, New Destiny’ staff members with its many partners are opening doors to not only address immediate needs but improve the quality of life of our families.