Client Stories
“Where do I start?! From pampers to wipes, to coaching, mom’s group, and talking to other moms, AlphaCare is a sanctuary where we can all talk and have fun with our kids. It was just awesome.”
Volunteer Perspective: Finding Hope
It's Tuesday afternoon and I am standing on the step in front of 3807 Lancaster Avenue. Lovely window boxes filled with colorful Spring flowers grace the front of the brick building that stands out against a sometimes neglected neighborhood. Here things are...
Because of Your Support: Trauma Healing
As Destiny walked into the classroom, she said, "I couldn't sleep at all last night -- I was just so excited to wake up and come here today for this workshop!" Later that same day Destiny said it felt like waiting for Christmas morning. After carrying the weight of...
Steady & Reliable: Caring for Mom and Baby
This wasn't the first time Kayla had walked into our office. She had been here before, though it all looked quite different now.As an AlphaCare social worker sat with Kayla and listened to her story, it was clear that Kayla needed some support. She was already...
God’s Providence: It’s No Coincidence
The phone rang late on a Thursday afternoon. She almost let it go to voicemail, but Kim, our Program Director, decided to answer. Immediately, there was a bit of confusion as both women tried to figure out who they were speaking to and why the call had been...
Total Dependence: God Does the Heavy Lifting
When she first stepped onto the Mobile Medical Unit, Jasmin had no idea what she was going to do. Her family was pressuring her to have an abortion and even more, her baby's father would not support her choice to keep her baby. The weight of her circumstances were...
More than Just a Positive: The Power of Ultrasound
Diana was walking to the Septa station when she spotted our Mobile Medical Unit (MMU) in her neighborhood. She needed to get some answers - she had already put it off too long. She grabbed her phone and tapped in AlphaCare's number. Later on that day, when Diana...
