STORIES – BE ABLE

Hear Our Stories

Our neighbors achieve success on a daily basis at Be Able. But these are often not the traditional ways we view or see success measured.

Success for some could include simply picking themselves off the couch for a day and venturing outside for a walk around the block. It could look like finding a shower for the first time in 2 weeks. It could be staying sober for 9 days straight.

Whatever the achievement, we make it a point to celebrate each successful moment. Your story can be one of success too. And we hope you are inspired by these stories of others who overcame obstacles and rose to success.

Meet Hank & Asia:

“Be Able was right here to help me pick myself up again…”

– Regina came from the east coast to escape ongoing abuse and found love and acceptance in Manhattan through relationships made at Be Able.

Meet Diane:

“Be Able has given me dignity with myself and with people.”

– EJ, the new director of Working Men of Christ transitional house in Manhattan

Meet Manny:

“I thought my life was finished… and what be able has done… has given me a new sense of purpose, a new mission…”

– Mark, artist and winter warming shelter manager

Meet Chris:

“Every step I take it gets a little bit brighter… and you start seeing that light… and that’s what makes you feel good as a person… that’s what Be Able has done for me.”

– Armoni, mother of two and Be Able volunteer

Meet Jason:

“If it wasn’t for them, I wouldn’t have my life back.”

– Amanda, Just completed her substance abuse program and Be Able Volunteer

Meet Quette:

“I was not able to function in a regular way to support a family… and Be Able was able to help me with that.”

From an upbringing that you wouldn’t wish for any person, Chris has found acceptance and a true family at Be Able.