A Mother’s Courage

We would like to share a story of one courageous mom, Kimberly Funk. After battling drug addiction and a past filled with many challenges, Kimberly learned she was pregnant and decided that she needed to make some changes in her life.  She came to Richmond Place, one of Impact NW’s housing programs, with a desire to be a strong role model for her daughter and a better person to herself.  Through staff encouragement and Kim’s own determination she was able to learn budgeting techniques to stretch her income, positive communication skills, and ultimately landed in a job training program.  Today Kimberly is celebrating her sobriety, has her own apartment, a stable income, reliable childcare and a reputation as a hard worker.  Kimberly, we are inspired by your touching story of personal courage and determination to give your daughter a future filled with promise!

Kimberly is this year’s Yolanda Gallegos award winner and was honored at the Power of One Award Luncheon on May 4th.