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When Jessica first entered Hillcrest as a high school senior, her bank account hardly reflected her dreams of becoming an entrepreneur. Due to unfortunate circumstances, she wound up in the program and undeterred, she was able to triple her savings through determination and the guidance of her case manager. Exemplifying excellence in her classes, she earned over 10 college credit hours while still in high school. Thanks […]
At Hillcrest Platte County, we’re all about making a positive impact on lives in our community. One of the exciting ways we do this is through our three thrift shops: The Hillcrest Thrift Shop – Picture Hills, The Hillcrest Thrift Shop – Platte City, and The Hillcrest Clearance Outlet. These shops are more than just […]
Burdened by past mistakes and the weight of personal loss, Nina arrived at Hillcrest seeking guidance and a fresh start. From the moment she stepped into the program, her dedication and focus were evident. As a quiet yet remarkable individual, Nina embraced the opportunities provided, propelling herself toward a brighter future. Within a relatively short timeframe, […]
When Alice first arrived at Hillcrest, she was scared and disorganized. She didn’t trust the program. However, with the guidance and support of her case manager, counselor, and house parent, Alice began to trust that she was in good hands. For the first time in years, Alice was reunited with her children. Overwhelmed with the prospect […]
Amya, our latest young adult graduate, spent roughly seven months in the Hillcrest program after finding herself with nothing after leaving an unstable home. She was at her rock bottom and had consequently drifted away from her church. When she first came to the program, she did not have her driver’s license, nor did she […]
At Hillcrest Platte County, most of us know Tanya Pulliam as a friend, Christ follower, volunteer, and register lead at Picture Hills Thrift. For five years Tanya has faithfully served the ministry, fueled by her belief that everyone needs to feel heard, appreciated, and significant. A short, “Hi, how are you” can have a resounding […]
When Riley began her time with Hillcrest, she had thousands of dollars worth of debt accumulated and she struggled with her sense of self-worth. In the program, her generosity, helpfulness, caring attitude, kindness, organization, and responsibility quickly stood out. Riley was constantly meeting the needs of those around her and wanted to ensure that they were […]
Atong and Rosleen came into the HPC program following a devastating fire in which they lost their apartment and everything in it. Having nowhere to go, they reached out to the school social worker for help. Knowing that the family could use not only shelter but also guidance on budgeting and life choices, HPC was contacted. Within a week, the family […]
Jonathan is a December 2022 graduate of the Young Adult program. Jonathan came to HPC after sleeping on the streets and in the basement of his workplace for several months. He was able to keep a job but struggled to maintain a routine since he had no stable place to stay. Since being in the program, Jonathan […]
Jordan and her daughter Vi came to Hillcrest in April of 2022 after living with a family member. Jordan was a single mother who had no stable place to raise her 2-year-old daughter. Before entering the program, Jordan struggled to adjust to structure and accountability and did not stay at a job very long. Since […]
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