Shayon makes sure a client’s intake goes smoothly. When receiving new participants, Shayon checks their bags to make sure they have toiletries, clothes, and everything they need. If they don’t have something, Mary Hall provides it. “Connections are really hands-on. You can see the difference our program makes. They walk taller and hold their heads higher. They even dress differently. Some came here without clothing. We see to it they have proper clothing.” When asked how long the program takes, Shayon responds, “From start to finish, ninety days, up to a year, depending. You need to complete six months of treatment to graduate.” When asked what Mary Hall has brought to her life, Shayon answers
with warmth and gratitude, “People come back and tell me how much I motivated them to get their kids back. I’ve found my purpose—to help other women and to shine my light on them.”
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