New Journeys May Have Come To The End of The Road
May 5, 2009, Miami CBS4

At the luxurious Doral Resort a soft spoken woman works hard in the hotel's valet parking operation. "It's fun," Joanna Jean told CBS4's Jim Berry. "We stay busy all the time." Years ago, many would have considered Jean a long shot for leading a successful life. She left a troubled relationship with her mother and ended up in a homeless shelter. But that's where she connected with Kathy Cole and the New Journeys Transition home which helped her reach an important goal - independence. ...[ Read More ]

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"New Journeys" Helps Teens Prepare For The Future
Nov. 21, 2007, Miami CBS4

Hookers, homeless or something even worse. Many South Florida teenaged girls who age out of the state's foster care system face a daunting challenge as they try to make their way in 'regular, everyday society.' Those who don't succeed, may face a life on the streets. But now a relatively new community organization is trying to make that transition from 'the system' to 'the real world' easier. ...[ Read More ]

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Local Women's Facility Given 'Extreme Makeover'
April 1, 2007, Miami CBS4

A local facility that has given woman a warm place to stay while they to get their lives together received an "Extreme Makeover" this weekend. Four residents of New Journeys Transitional Home got a chance to settle into their newly-renovated surroundings on Sunday, following an Extreme Home Makeover yesterday. Dignitaries from The Continental Group, Leadership Miami and community leaders participated in an official ribbon-cutting, award presentation and home blessing ceremony Sunday afternoon. ...[ Read More ]

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