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At 18, Angelica was pregnant, jobless, homeless and a dropout. She tried to return to school, but found it hard to balance classes and a baby while trying to make ends meet. Angelica’s teacher learned of her situation, and contacted a Communities In Schools resource provider. The next day Angelica received a bag of basic items, baby clothes, food vouchers, and business clothing for job interviews. With the continued support of her teacher and Communities In Schools, Angelica found a job and graduated. Today, Angelica is completing her Bachelor’s degree, involved in her community, and has great hope for her future. “Communities In Schools opened that first door for me to walk through. It gave me encouragement and self-confidence,” says Angelica. “It lifted me up and helped me start a new life for me and my daughter.”
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Angelica: Changing One Life At A Time
 
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