James has lived and worked in Detroit all his life. He has a wide range of skills that helped him excel at work, and he even started a company of his own at one point. But after some toxic relationships and a few difficult years, James ended up on the wrong path. Before long, he’d lost everything—his livelihood, savings, and home.
DRMM SURPRISES LOCAL MOM WITH A NEW CAR!🚗 Detroit mother Vanessa, who spent more than two years experiencing homelessness while raising her nine children, received a life-changing surprise — a donated car to help her family move forward.Vanessa has been working tirelessly cleaning hotel rooms while supporting her kids, ages 4 to 22, all while caring for her husband Donald Williams, who has been disabled since being hit by a drunk driver in 2007.This moment came together thanks to the compassion of our community. WXYZ-TV Channel 7's Carolyn Clifford WXYZ called to alert us to this family’s situation, and we extend heartfelt thanks to Kimber Bishop-Yanke, who runs the nonprofit Kids Empowered On The Move, for helping locate the resources that made this blessing possible.🎥 Watch Carolyn Clifford’s full story here: www.wxyz.com/news/once-homeless-mother-of-nine-surprised-with-car-donation-from-detroit-nonprofit…We are grateful to be part of moments that bring hope, dignity, and new beginnings. 💛 @followers#DRMM #DetroitRescueMission #RebuildingOurCommunityOneLifeAtATime #CommunityCare #Blessings … See MoreSee Less
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