As I was getting closer to parole. I wrote a letter asking about the program. When I go out COVID hit, classes were suspended. But when I heard I was accepted into the program, it meant a lot to me. Now I'm graduating today and have already been blessed with a welding job and can support my two sons.

Thanks to ReIGNITE Hope I am so much closer to God than ever before. I'm happier, at ease and at peace. I am very thankful.

I want to thank everyone associated with the program. Their goal is to get everyone a job once they graduate from the program. Some have already got jobs without a certification. Today is certification day. A lot people were nervous but there was a really good team to support you. Everyone received their certifications.

This program really did change my life. I can't express how much it means to me to be taught this trade. For someone like me, it means the world to me.

I walked into ReIGNITE Hope for the first time and heard Pastor Steve giving a sermon. It's what I needed to her. I tried to commit suicide 5-6 times. If it hadn't been for ReIGNITE hope, I would have gone back to drugs and alcohol. The class saved me. God saved me.

ReIGNITE Hope has a heart you don't see in the world. It's a hidden gem for sure. I am anxious to see the WINC, Women in Non-Traditional Careers, program in action and want to be a part of it. I plan to stick around and volunteer.

In 1997, my twin brother was shot and killed. One of my close friends died in my arms. When I was shot three times, I thought to myself, "I need to turn my life around." From the time I met the instructor, I got a good vibe. He helped me with my temper, lack of patience and taught me to be humble. I now have a great paying job and the future is bright.

I was in the military, homeless, just out of prison and had few friends. I heard about ReIGNITE Hope at my church. Jami told me about the new Veterans class they were starting. It was just what I needed. I enjoyed welding so much, I never wanted to go home. Now I'm anxious to see how my future will unfold.