Hi. My name is Gregory Delgado and this is my story. I have been an abuser of drugs and alcohol for most of my life. It became more evident when I was discharged from the Navy. At that time my drinking and drug abuse became more severe – I woke up drinking, went to…

My name is Charles Drake; this is my story. After a brief stint in prison and my release in the year 2001, I yet again indulged in my addiction. I spent about 5 months of pure madness on the streets of Philadelphia. My addiction reached back to my teenage years. A pastor recommended that…

Hi, my name is Joe Rice. My story starts 21 years ago. I started using cocaine and my life spiraled out of control. Near the end I lived under the 30th Street Bridge for seven years, in and out of jail and hospitals, wasting my whole adult life. One day me and a group…

Reo and Stanley, two of our New Life Program participants, decided to embark on a new career.  When they reached the phase of our program when they could attend school, they enrolled in the Philabundance Community Kitchen and began their journey toward becoming a chef. Reo and Stanley took their practical exams at Philabundance…