PABC Guest Statistics & History

PABC Guest History by Family Type

You will find references to people who are Registered Sex Offenders, below, but as of August 20, 2015, PABC stopped allowing sex offenders on Campus. See our September 2015, newsletter.

Unaccompanied 17-year Olds

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Seventeen year old who had been away from a bad home since age 13 came with a 2-year older boyfriend. She had a job, but cannot legally sign a lease because she is under age.

The couple were able to get their checks and get into their own housing.

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Teen came in with a middle-aged couple he had met on the street. He thought the man might be his birth dad, but had no real proof. He had left home because he had wanted to do things his own way.

Teen decided he wanted to go back home. The parents laid down some ground rules: He would have to work and save money for an apartment; no smoking, no running away, etc. The young man said he had learned by his time away from how. He was a good worker at PABC.

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17-year old woman's mother was dead and father had spent a lot of time in prison--she was raised by her grandmother. The woman and baby daddy lost custody of their child and the grandmother needed to get the teen woman out of her house in order to get custody of the baby.

After two days at PABC, the woman and baby-daddy were able to move to a friends house and work out an arrangement to help pay for their stay. She was continuing with school, we was continuing to find a job.

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Teen grew up living with abusive father and then step-father. She had difficulty getting along with her mother and wanted to live in a Christian environment for her last year of high school.

She always went to school and work, never caused any trouble. She was engaged to marry her boyfriend after graduation. With the help of social services, she got her own apartment. Her mother moved in with a new boyfriend over 100 miles away.

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Minor teen man had spent several years in juvenile detention, largely abandoned by parents. He had 37 hours of community service to do instead of jail.

Because of previous theft issues, he was given only outside work to do. He finished more than half of it in six weeks, but stopped coming. He did not finish all of it on time.

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Teen with no record of trouble left a controlling religious group. Her mother was deceased, father sent her out of his home. She was staying with sister, but then ended up with a "friend of a friend" and was asked to leave. Police called PABC when they found her on the street at midnight with nowhere to go.

Attached herself to a 30-year old Guest, calling her "mom". The guest left and with her, leaving their stuff behind for weeks.

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Was staying with other friends and worked at a camp for some of the summer, then had to join his family at PABC.

Back with other friends.

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Homeless 17-year-old, will not stay with mom & her boyfriend. Grew up in gangs.

PABC let him stay while he was arrested for home invasion. Given 1 year jail and 3 years probation. After multiple parole violations, sentence was upgraded to 4 - 15 years.

Fathers with Children

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A former PABC guest and promoter called looking for a place for a father and son.

The caller ended the conversation when he found out that PABC was planning to shut down unless a new group was found to serve here.

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Man had been a youth minster in the Philippines for nine years where he met and married a citizen of that country. He came back to the USA and was sending her most of his regular check. This made him inelligable for many housing programs. He had friends to stay with, but the couple sudenly broke up, leaving him staying with just the woman--which he felt was not proper. He was working on bringing his wife to the USA and needed a place to stay until that was accomplished.

The immigration authorities told them that they would not let him bring his wife to the USA if he was living in a homeless shelter. He found a housing program that he was able to get into. He was helpful to the PABC staff while here, though he had trouble getting along with some guests.

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Man with two disabled teen sons was evicted for not paying rent. All three had been receiving government checks, but the older son's stopped that month when he turned 18. He claimed he bought a car from his apartment manager, but car needed $3000 repair and the manager said he could take it off his rent at $300, each month. Then the manager left, and the new manager knew nothing of the deal.

Norm drove an hour away to visit the family in a park. They obviously had several disfunctional habits, but were not interested in changing their ways. He said if PABC would not take him, he could go to Port Huron, but needed at least $20 of gas money to get there. Norm took him to a gas station, but his car filled up after $7.00. He pretended to be surprised.

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Man felt that wife was a danger to children due to alcoholic friends.Their relationship had deteriorated badly and neither trusted the other. Both accused the other of very serious things.. He wanted to file for divorce the next morning. She had the keys to their only car (her mother's). So he asked PABC to pick him up and his two infant children. PABC did. Wife called the same day and PABC told them that they both need to open a divorce case so that they can have orders to share custody of their children.

PABC led man to online resources to file for divorce. Judge ordered shared custody. Woman received a personal protection order from the court, but never served it. The two were able to talk and realized that a lot of the trouble was caused by the woman's relatives interfering with their marriage and telling the woman how good a divorce would be. The woman realized that it would not give her free money, but court interference with her family for the next 18 years. The two made peace, agreed to make major changes, and had the case dismissed.

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Thumb Sobriety Court called looking for a place for a man and his 12-year old son in their program. He had a job and a restricted license only to drive to work. He would qualify for a housing program.

Man visited PABC and thanked us for providing a "backup" place while he looked and found another one.

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Man served his time for communication with his ex and came back determined to stay completely away from her, but exercise his right to visit his daughters, even though they were 2.5 hours away. His mother took care of picking them up and PABC helped take them back. He was placed on both a location and an alcohol tether.

After several attempts over several months, man finally found a job. He kept up his visits with his daughters, made child support payments and took care of other issues. He may not have always spent his money well or been truthful with PABC staff, but he worked hard at his job and after a couple months, they provided housing for him.

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Man and 3 children were staying with girlfriend and were not on the lease. His past evictions prevented him from getting on the lease.

Man found PABC too crowded and went back to someplace near where he came from.

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Man who had been at PABC before became depressed when his baby-mama and children left him. He stopped going to work regularly, was fired, then could not pay his rent.

Man stayed at PABC to save money from unemployment so he could get into an apartment close to his children and their mother.

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Male veteran, partly disabled, with daughter was encouraged by VA counselor to leave a bad domestic situation. His own mother stole his identity and put him deeply in debt while he was in the service. He needed to finish paying court fines to that he could get into a housing program.

Man got married to another PABC guest and their family worked very efficiently. After numerous attempts at VA housing, they settled in a trailer that his wife's parents helped to provide because it was near the rest of the family.

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Man came in with his baby-momma, their child together end two of her other children. Had some alcohol-related domestic violence in his history, but had been sober for a year. He resigned from his last job because employees were drinking regularly and he wanted to avoid that.

Man Got a new job and kept their vehicles running. He got along with everybody. Later, he went to his parent's house where alcohol was being consumed. He drank too much, got upset and hit his baby-momma while he was holding their child. Others saw it and he went to jail.

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Man had a job and place to live, but lost it in the process of keeping up with his baby-mama's children's visits. The arranged for housing program help to keep their rental home, but it arrived 2 days late and the landlord continued with the eviction.

Man made lots of progress and generally managed his business very well. Ran into some more snags with the courts and with housing. Spouse gave PABC staff a major false story and bother were required to leave.

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Man with twin toddlers, whose mother abandoned them after 2 weeks, was brought by a friend to PABC. He had worked all of his life, but lost jobs and lost car to malfunction. He spent the last of his money living in a motel He did not know about homelessness prevention money available.

Man spent most of his time communicating with women on his phone and made little progress in finding a job He did not know how to peacefully manage his children--constant yelling at them. Yet he rejected help from the PABC staff and tried to tell other guests how to handle their issues. PABC asked him to leave. He was adept at asking for help and found it.

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Man with wife and 3 children wanted to come to PABC, but we did not have 2 rooms in the family dorm for them. So, only the man came while the mother and 3 children stayed in a crowded house with their mother. After a week, the 1 year old child began to stay with dad at PABC. The mom and maybe the dad need to get on disability.

Man and wife decided to break up. The man continued to have some of his children at PABC sometimes. He had spinal injuries and pain issues, but also struggled with drug use. PABC asked him to leave because of these issues, unwillingness to do much work and having other women in his room.

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Man and had struggled with job loss, debt, foreclosure, and divorce. He was staying in his truck in zero-degree weather until his son came to live with him--both came to PABC late one night.

Man came and went and all hours of the day and night--never cooperated with PABC rules to attend meetings or write notes explaining why not. He made some effort to swindle another guest.

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Father and Mother of three toddlers were staying with Mom's mother in small house. Landlord said they had to leave. Mother left for unknown place and father came to us rather than lose custody of his children.

Mother made a brief appearance to help, then left again. Father is still taking care of his three toddlers and hoping to arrange for a job and day-care.

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Man staying in car with his son--needs a better place

PABC left message offering to help, but call was not returned.

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Man left to live in his car after family of 20 years broke up: unfaithfulness and other troubles. She was charged with attacking him, but he had to leave because she was in charge of the dwelling. He came to PABC for a stable place to live while applying for disability and attempting to get custody of children.

After staying at PABC for two years, the man gradually made peace with the mother of his children and moved back into a new place that they acquired.

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Man with full custody of child lost his job due to a pinched nerve, but could not get workman's comp either. Stayed with son's mother for a while, but there was substance abuse in that house. Needed somewhere to go awaiting case resolution or ability to go back to work.

Man was able to take care of driver's license problems and an old friend offered to let him stay in a vacant house with the understanding that he will get a job. We took them 3 hours away to their new home.

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Continued at PABC after oldest daughter left.

After 9 months at PABC Dad and three teens got together multiple housing and utility arrearage programs to put them in a nice 3-bedroom apartment near good schools and potential jobs. The family stayed together. No other shelter within a 100 miles would have been able to accept them.

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Dad without highschool degree lost jobs, could not pay rent, then had to leave undesirable situation with relatives. Tuscola Behavior Health called PABC.

The oldest daughter (16) went to live with mother--a difficult situation, but what she wanted to do.

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Grandma called saying her son was verbally abusive to her and would not work or pay his bills. He had his 13-old son at her house as well.

PABC told her to give son an ultimatum to shape up and get a job, else he could come to PABC--and we would send him out if he was trouble here. PABC told her the sheriff would help her send him out if necessary.

Mothers with Children

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When another shelter closed for the summer, this woman and 14-mo-old baby needed a place to go. Woman was struggling with substance abuse.

Woman never returned PABC's calls. It is possible PABC was too far for her joint custody court orders.

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Woman with serious heart condition and 3 younger children called, having to leave their apartment by the next day. She was also schedule for a major surgery.

Woman came to PABC a day later than she said, citing medical issues. She and their children never got out of her car, but claimed they got a call to get stuff out of her apartment. Norm called and talked to the appartment manager and others and found conflicts in her story. They said she was difficult--yelled at people to get what she wanted. PABC never heard from her again.

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Young 20s woman had three children by 3 men and could not find daycare enough to be able to work. her friends in big cities where not able to help her.

Woman struggled to find a job or even come to class on time, but did get into a housing program and was able to get her children to day care so she could begin the processes of find a find a job.

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Woman with 2 elementary school children called from a Bay City shelter when she had exceeded their time. She had lost her job when K-mart closed and was struggling with medical problems.

When PABC found out she had friends there, her children had always gone to the same school and she was seeing medical specialists in the area, we suggested she try to find a friend to stay with there,. PABC would be her back up. She never called back.

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Mother of two young children had been economically stable until divorcing her husband for cheating. Her efforts to stay with other people did not go well. Her car broke down and friends turned out to be abusive. She stayed with relatives, but was not on the lease, so had to leave. She came to PABC.

Woman proved to be very organized and adept at finding new jobs. She considered staying at PABC as staff, but there were some incompatibilities in goals and practices, so she arranged for a job and housing elsewhere.

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Single mother of four had a full-time job, but was having trouble paying for daycare and utilities. One father was in prison, the other was not helping. No other family could help her significantly.

Mom is a good parent to her children and they were polite and easy to work with. She found a job and worked for several months. She saved to buy a car and purchase insurance. She did the work to enter a housing program and moved away there when it was ready. Quite a success story..

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Homeless woman was caught speeding without auto insurance at 2:30 A.M. The police would not let her drive her car and suggested she go to PABC. If she remained on the street with her 2-year old child, they are required to call CPS to take away the child.

Norm woke up and got ready to go get her, but before he left the house the woman was able to find another friend to come pick up her and her child.

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Woman and teen daughter staying at a Lapeer shelter was reaching the maximum stay and being asked to leave. She was slow getting started finding housing there, but had things lined up for the next few days. She also had psychiatric and church help in Lapper.

PABC recommended woman ask the shelter to let her stay till her housing came in, but said we would take her if she had to leave. She would need to start over in Huron County for housing and psychiatric help.

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Mother had children ages 5 and 3; both fathers no longer helped. She was homeless elsewhere, then came to stay with their grandmother" near Port Austin. The woman had no vehicle and she said grandmother did not, explaining why the children were not in school and she was not finding a job. The grandmother's boyfreind required mother and children to leave. PABC took mom to school to register the children and then to PABC for housing.

Woman was one of the most difficult PABC has experienced in regard to communication, truthfulness and following rules. She would yell at staff, refuse to talk about certain subjects and tear up written communications. She spent many hours with a newly acquired boyfriend and very little time looking for a job. She struggled to keep track of her children.

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Woman with mental disabilities was abused by husband, but was afraid to notify law enforcement because she thought that CPS would take her elementary age daughter away.

Woman allowed her mental health workers to talk to PABC. They found a relative for her to stay with. She was very appreciative of PABC tentatively accepting her, because for a while she had no place to go.

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Domestic violence victim woman from tri-cities with six children, ages 1 to 9, said she could not find anyplace to take her family. She mentioned some places she tried. We told her we would look for one near her that could take her.

When we called back, she had just got off the phone to the shelter we were about to recommend, and said she had been accepted. She was very thankful for our return call.

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Mother of three got in a fight with her boyfriend six months prior--said he hit her, but then he called the police and they charged her because she was obviously drunk. She had done factory work, but her situation was complicated by probation, a fine to pay, no drivers license and the father of her children just getting out of prison.

Woman said that PABC was a well appreciated "plan B" for her. She was trying to take her children to Virginia where her mother could care for them while she "gets back on her feet". She never called back.

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Single mom was charged with possession of a controlled substance--claims it was simply because of a sassy comment to a police officer. She pled guilty at arraignment so she could get our right away and not lose her children. She came back to Michigan to stay with a friend, but it did not work out. Another one of her friends was already at PABC.

Woman was helped by another friend who promised to be clean from drugs, but he was not. She did qualify for a housing program, and was able to move there. She was very good aga making friends--some helpful some not.

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Mom with two teen-age daughters suddenly had to leave Grand Rapids housing. Each daughter had a baby age 2. She went to a friend in Caro, who could not keep all of them there. She had a good medical job in Grand Rapids and was commuting each day.

PABC offered to take all five of them, but explained that commuting from Port Austin to Grand Rapids would be impossible. PABC gave her information on DHHS and shelters in Grand Rapids so she could keep her job and the children could keep their school.

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Mother of three children was not paid for over $500 of work by company changing hands. In Michigan, failure to pay employees is not a crime--employees must sue employers for unpaid wages--which is not cheap or quick. She was unable to pay her rent and was evicted. She left in a hurry and the landlord charged her $2000 to cleanup and fix minor things. She did not know to contest it in time, so her rental record showed she had $2000 of unrepaired damage--making it almost impossible to rent anything else.

Woman tried several programs and dozens of properties, but was rejected from all, but the last one of them. An individual who owned a second house on a lot finally rented to her after 6 months of looking.

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Mother and three elementary age children left an abusive husband and were living with his mother-. The mother wanted them to leave and the son to come back.

PABC went to pick the family up, but they had found another place to stay at the last minute.

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Woman with two teen daughters was escaping a violent partner in a somewhat distant county of Michigan. She had some support and plans to find a job.

Woman got into an apartment through a housing program in the town where her family began attending church and made friends. Her children were doing good at PABC and they have a very positive experience here.

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Mother with two children left her home for a domestic violence shelter. She exceeded their time there, but was having difficulty finding a job because of epilepsy--not allowing her to drive or hold many jobs. She had applied for disability, but that can take years.

After obtaining a release to talk to the workers at her shelter, it was clear that she was not following all of their recommendations. As it happened, the woman's mother picked her and the children up to give them temporary housing and we never heard from them again.

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Former PABC Guest--man, woman, toddler and infant asked to return because of violence in the house where they were staying. Family had been required to lave PABC previously for numerous rules violations, a serious physical fight and drunkenness. PABC initially denied them, but when CPS was ready to take their children away, PABC agreed to accept the mother and children with certain conditions.

Woman worked hard to take care of her babies, come to PABC classes and do all the necessary paperwork to get into her own apartment. She also stayed away from previous friends who were a bad influence in her life.

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Woman with five children and no driver's license had left her home due to domestic violence. She exceeded the time at a domestic violence shelter, stayed with a friend that did not work out, then came to PABC.

Case worker for an inexpensive apartment that opened up just when woman got her cash assistance for her children.

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Mother with four children was hit by her husband and he was sent to jail. However, he was going to get out on bail, and it was his father's house that they were living in, so the mother and the children had to leave right away. The older child decided to stay with the father.

Mother struggled with her children and talked of sending them back to their father--even though he had attacked her. She and the children left without explaining where they went.

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Woman had several boy friends over the years, one of which put a gut a gun to his head and threatened to kill himself. She also had four your children, with varying disabilities, who were cared for by various combinations of people. She was living with her mom in Caro, but said mom had evicted her.

PABC called the woman's mother and found that she had not evicted her, but wanted her to be more responsible, and the woman just wanted to flee. She confirmed the suicide threat, but gave different information on other issues. PABC believed she was better to work things out with her mom and stay near her children.

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Woman and junior high daughter moved back to Port Austin area after having been away nine years. They had a lot of family here and were staying with relatives temporarily, but had no long term solution yet.

PABC encouraged them to continue to stay with family and look for a long term solution--they could come to PABC if nothing else worked out. We did not hear back.

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Woman with four small children caught their father being unfaithful and left Huron county to stay with a friend a couple hours away. She found a job while she was away, but moving back to this county and finding a place to stay all at once probed more difficult than expected. She hoped to stay at PABC only a short time--had job leads the day she came.

Woman got a job, arranged for daycare for her children, took care of other business, and moved back in with her father some distance away.

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Disabled grandma with legal custody of her elementary-age grandchild was asked to leave the place where she had been staying--even after paying to stay there. She also discovered that a relative had run up a utility bill in her name, making it difficult for her to get into an apartment until that was paid.

Even though Grandma and granddaughter struggled to sleep regular hours, she got her child to school and got through all the paperwork for subsidized housing and other issues. The girl's parents only visited her a couple of times during the six months she was at PABC. They threatened court action to get custody her again, but made no serious effort.

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Pregnant mother with two toddlers was staying at her mother's house. Grandma became suicidal and the woman called 911. When Grandma returned, she was angry and required the mom and children to leave. The County Sheriff called PABC at 1:30 A.M. and we found car seats and made the 2-hour trip to pick her up. She would have lost her children to CPS, otherwise.

Woman and children made arrangements to stay with their own family members--at first temporarily, but then until her baby was delivered.

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Mother and young-adult daughter were not working, both applying for disability. Mom also had an adopted son. Father was killed when their home exploded from a gas leak years ago--other family members were injured and traumatized. They had been staying with another older family member who needed to make home repairs and could not keep them. No smoking, substance abuse or criminal issues.

Middle aged woman stayed with housing program and got a place near relatives. Adult daughter and child enjoyed PABC and learned a lot while here.

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Hard-working mom with three children lost her home and needed a temporary place. Her ex-husband wanted to get back with her and come to PABC also. PABC was aware of many difficulties with him and shared them with her.

Mom chose to go elsewhere without her ex-husband. This was probably the best decision.

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Young woman cane in with her three children: two elementary-age and a baby. The baby's father came also. They had both lost jobs and were living with various friends. Some would not allow the man to stay because they were not married. They contacted PABC.

The woman's boyfriend got drunk and hit her. He went to jail for the DV charge an other crimes. The woman eventually married another PABC guest and their family appeared quite functional. After multiple attempts at VA housing, they settled in a trailer that her parents helped to provide.

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Mom, daughter, boyfriend, his cousin and his uncle were being evicted from an apartment for lack of payment, claiming their rent money had been stolen. Mom had a prison record.

A visit to their room revealed a substantial mess and the signs of substance abuse and promiscuity. The landlord staff believed their rent money went to drugs. PABC refused them.

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Middle-aged woman came from a year of federal prison for counterfeiting. She needed to get a job, but had some medical issues. She stayed with her mother temporarily, but could not get along on a long-term basis. She had an elementary-school daughter.

Even though we had a place for her daughter, she never came--she always stayed with the grandmother. This shelter Guest had numerous PABC rules violations. She promised she was done with her spouse who had a major ongoing criminal record, but she was still supporting him. About the time PABC discovered this, she became seriously ill and had to be hospitalized. PABC declined to let her return.

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Mom suffered minor violence from her much older husband who had a history of mistreating her and her son. Husband also had drug use issues. She called PABC and husband went to jail.

The woman got here first full time job she has had and was able to arrange for babysitting among the other PABC guests. She avoided getting into a rebound relationship. Her mother was able to make room for her in her house, so she returned.

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Young pregnant woman who had been at PABC as a teen asked to come back to PABC over the space of 5 months. She was had her baby during this time. She changed boyfriend during that time and changed on who might be the baby's father.

Woman was not always truthful about her situation. When we asked to talk to her boyfriends, even they did not believe she was telling them the truth about herself and us.

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Mother of three toddlers was evicted by the grandmother (boyfriend's mom) of her children. Mother was competent and had a full-time job. The father appeared unfaithful, untruthful and uninterested in his children.

The father provided a new place for the woman and children to live--promised to be a better dad. PABC's providing an alternative helped this family.

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Mom had recovered from drug use, passed numerous screenings, but her new-born baby was taken away from her because he had evidence of drugs in his miconium. Mom left home so that the courts would have no reason to deny the father custody at home.

Woman made lots of progress and generally managed her business very well. Ran into some more snags with the courts and with housing. Gave PABC staff a major false story and was required to leave.

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Woman with multiple disabilities and her children were sleeping in a garage and the weather was turning cold. She was getting divorced.

Woman insisted on coming with two "service dogs", one of which she agreed was too old to perform any service. We would take her without her dogs. We helped her find government housing programs which could help her.

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Single mother gave up apartment when she went to the hospital to have her twins. She came back to stay with her mother, but when the landlord found out, he ordered her out the next day. She was on maternity leave from a job--hopes to get back.

Women stayed very dedicated to taking care of her twins, though she attended very few PABC Bible classes. She left to be closer to jobs and a man-friend she met at PABC.

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Mom and daughter left when father divorced them. She has money that will be coming in, but it will be a few weeks before it starts.

She was able to pay off important bills, and with the aid of a housing program, rent an apartment. She put her daughter in on-line second grade in order to minimize the impact of moving between school districts and between parents occasionally.

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Port Austin Woman and her teen son were on apparent lease with her ex-boyfriend, but he would not leave and they were not getting along. She had no other family in the state.

PABC accepted her but she did not call back.

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Woman with three middle-school children got behind on rent when taking care of her mom as she passed away. She said she was evicted, found a new place to live, but the owner gave it to someone else one day before she was due to move in. The Sheriff was scheduled to move her out 4 days later--3 of those days being her biggest work days. PABC rented a truck on a few hours notice and moved the family to PABC. Without a place to live, the Children would almost certainly be taken away to foster care.

After working with this mom for nearly four months, we discovered she had great difficulty being truthful and keeping important commitments. She went to jail and had probation violations for not making her children go to school. She was one of the worst ever at attending required PABC meetings. She did not use her money to pay fines, utilities and other important commitments, but spent lots of money on new clothes, toys and other non-essential things. PABC required her to leave.

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Woman left left fiance's home because it was dangerous for her three children. She came to Port Austin because her ex-husband had stayed at PABC.

Because PABC could not get to her right way, she stayed a night with her ex-husband. PABC encouraged reconciliation--and it happened. The husband had escaped his former drug problem.

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Disabled woman and two elementary-age children believed her husband was trying to kill her. He kept her almost completely confined to the home, would show his gun to her and threaten to find her and kill her if she left with the children.

Even though woman thought that none of the nearby domestic violence shelters would take her, we were able to talk to them for her and find one who would help her escape this kind of difficult circumstance.

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Disabled woman and teen son had been living with parents over 2 months, waiting on additional disability. She had worked standing or walking jobs all her life and leg injury prevented that. Her parents were hoping she would leave.

Since she did not have to leave right away, we referred to to housing programs in her area.

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Woman with one year old baby was ordered to leave her boyfriend's house, had great trouble handling the stress.

Her mother found out she was going to PABC and let her stay in her vacation home instead.

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Abusive husband was ordered to leave home, so he did, taking their small children with him, not letter her see them. Disabled woman was not able to pay the bills by herself and had trouble knowing what to do.

PABC encouraged her woman to start a court case so she could have access to her children. Since she did not have to leave immediately, PABC gave her info on housing programs.

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Woman and 2 small children from Huron County lived with an out-of-county friend for five months, came back to Huron County to visit family and friends, and then the first friend told her not to come back. Woman and child applying for disability.

The family got into a good housing program that will pay their rent and utilities. Efforts to obtain disability are still moving slowing. Past felonies made finding housing and work difficult.

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Woman and daughter need to leave abusive boyfriend and come back to Huron County where friends and family live. She needs to plan her exit without him knowing.

Woman planned out exit knowing she could come to PABC, but found another place at the last minute.

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Highly skilled woman and son came to Michigan to live with relative and relative sent them out in a few days. No funding to go anywhere. Awaiting disability, assistance or part-time work.

Woman contacted family she had not seen for many years and they offered her a place to stay. She and her son took a train a 2-day train trip to get there.

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Young woman at PABC received her 2-year old back from her mother after new that she had a place to stay. Mother was too abusive to live with.

Went to live with daughter's aunt on father side of family. This mother did a great job of putting her child first--she was getting into bad habits and decided to leave. PABC drove her 2 hours away.

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Mom of 3, former military, suffering from depression, with current custody of one 3-year old child needed to get away from a boyfriend who was arrested for making drugs.

Got together with a longtime single man who also had a child. While short of a biblical committed relationship, it does seem to be a positive one.

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Man she was living with was unfaithful. Their rent was not paid, he was moving away, and she decided not to go with him--hoping to find a stable marriage in which to raise her 8-year-old son.

Mom stayed to finish her son's school year and went to live with her parents, one of which began to need care. She is also nearer her other children. She hopes to get into a government housing program in a month.

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Mom with three small children moved into house with another woman who moved out after a month--could no longer afford rent. Local shelter was full and she would be too far from job and children's school at PABC. Glad to have us, but looking elsewhere.

Found a place elsewhere.

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Mother of two children left a bad relationship, on the streets for months, shot in drive-by shooting. Realizes she needs to give her whole life to God. Able to regain partial custody of children while at PABC.

Over a dozen unconfirmed reports of immoral or illegal behavior. Would not follow PABC simple rules so Guest was required to leave.

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Friend called for a homeless completely deaf mother with a young child. The friend cannot take her in because of her room mate's sex offender status.

Found a new place in her area, after knowing she had somewhere to go.

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Woman with violent husband who ordered her out called numerous shelters. All were either full or would not take anyone from her county. Sanilac County shelter called us.

Found a friend closer to where she needs to go to school and wants to work.

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Woman with 10-year-old and newborn separated 6 months ago from difficult partner of 15 years. Stayed with two different relatives, but asked to leave. Has a job, but missed work when delivering baby.

Successful entry into government housing program.

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Problem pregnancy, could not work. Not working long enough to have insurance or unemployment. Woman and 11-year-old daughter evicted for non payment of rent.

Fiends living near hospital decided to let her stay with them as she was in and out of the hospital.

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Cut back in hours from one job, quit to find a new job, lost that job. Roommate ran out of money at the same time. Evicted.

Even with baby, room always a mess and smelled bad. Would not participate in cleaning common areas or daily classes. Out after midnight a lot, no jobs, yet signs of money coming in. Deceitful to staff. Required to leave PABC. All 3 passed away in their apartment fire, 11/21/12.

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Family of 4 (5 on weekends) lost monthly assistance due to medical mis-documentation. Got behind in rent and were evicted--moved to PABC on last possible day.

Family made progress on a number of personal and legal issues. Unfortunately, father left to live with girlfriend.

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Had trouble paying rent on apartment, moved in with a friend, then married and moved in with husband, but his government housing did not permit additional people without redoing paperwork.

Three-year-old daughter was taken by grandparents because the was no notification of court date. Woman hit her new husband and she went to jail; he got his baby.

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Mom with 1 year old, living with family that turned out to be abusive. Previous jail. Hopes to marry son's father.

Relatives came long distance to pick her up and take her back.

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Mother, 8-year old girl, 6-year old boy, sister and grandpa dependent upon mother for care need to escape abusive father. Protection order stopped him from threatening, but let him live in the house.

Husband came home as family was packing to come to PABC, police were called, husband was ordered to move out until the court could handle it. PABC not needed.

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Father of 1- and 2-year old children lost job, so the family moved in with mother's mother. Left due to father's arguing, father's arrest and grandma's drinking.

PABC shared biblical teaching on marriage with mother and father. Agreement for peace was made. Mom and children went to live with her father.

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Age 30 mother with 3-year old has been staying with a friend, but landlord says he will evict them all if she stays. Doesn't do drugs, alcohol. No job, phone or vehicle.

Trying to find somewhere closer to job leads in Harbor Beach. Must have--never called back.

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Worked in exchange for a place to live. Work ended, mom and 14-year old son asked to leave.

Found assisted housing.

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Out of job & unemployment money--could not get any rental assistance because she just got a hire for good job. (But it will take a couple of months before she can save enough for deposit and rent.)

Friends decided to pay for a hotel for the family only hours before she planned to arrive at PABC.

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Within a week; left boyfriend's home due to first time violence, left women's shelter due to dispute with another woman, left friend's apartment because landlord said, "no".

State subsidized housing

Both Parents with Children

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Husband, wife and 2 children were having trouble finding apartments. Both parents had jobs, but were running out of immediate options.

PABC said it would be closing unless a new group could be found to buy and run the ministry. They accepted some suggestions to find new housing and did not call back.

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Disabled man and wife, and their three children ages 12, 7 and 11 months had to leave an apartment due to a fire and leaking sewage. They were in a motel, but their rent and deposit was not being refunded quickly.

Man was referred to various agencies that might be able to help him so he can get into a new place right away on their limited fixed income. PABC could not help as they had no replacement and were closing down.

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Man had run auto sales lots and other responsible businesses, but got into trouble with sales tax evasion. Went to prison and lost his family. He got new jobs and did well, but lost his job in a merger. He had an auto loan and several late payments making credit difficult. He did not keep up registration on his vehicle, and his baby-mama got in trouble for driving it--car was impounded. He, hi partner and 2 toddlers were staying with her parents, but there was little room in the house and a lot of legally prescribed pot smoke. He came to PABC for peace and reliable rides to jobs.

Compared to most guests, this couple did an incredible amount in a short time to take care of their outstanding problems and find new jobs and housing. Both were working when they left.He had been hired for three different jobs and kept two of them. They reorganized some of their priorities so they will not live "on the edge" in the future. They planned to get married to make a stable enfionment for their children.

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Family with 4 teens had rent paid up but gas heater failed and landlord gave them electric space heaters instead. When family said they could not afford to pay the much higher bills, landlord gave them a 30-day Notice to Quit (for any reason). They tried lots of other places, but called PABC 2 days before their exit date and moved in.

Their extended family helped them get into new housing. They told us they were going and left the same day -- left everything clean.

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Young couple with baby were going back and forth between houses where they were not on the lease. They had a CPS case because their baby tested positive for marijuana.

PABC went to pick up the couple according to their request, but they had moved to another house without letting PABC know. Never heard from them again.

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Veteran with a wife, five children and good job had medical problems and was placed on unpaid medical leave for months--hoping to return to work shortly. This status prevented him from collecting any unemployment--he was not laid off. His landlord was patient until he got $3000 behind in rent, then he evicted him.

PABC offered to take this family of seven, even if it meant combining existing Guests and moving all-women families to the women's dorm. He was working on other housing, but PABC remained his "last resort" for a week or it. As it was, the landlord gave him more short extensions and they finally found a place.

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20s couple each had difficult upbringings, but had been together since teen years. They had two children. They were evicted when the landlord sold the place they had stayed for five years. They came to live with his mother in a Tuscola County, but they could not stay there and were not able to get into a new place on their own.

Man went to jail, but woman got a job and got into a housing program. Both struggled with truthfulness and with raising their children--the parents frequently yelled at the children and the children screamed as well. They did not really think they needed any help.

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Mother, father and year-old baby were being evicted. She had a job and he was about to start work, but they did not have money to get into a place. She was about to get off probation for domestic violence and he had a sex offense charge from 13 years ago when he was 16--with a 13-year old girl who "wanted to be with him".

We told the man that we did not take sex offenders any more and that we had not found anyone else in the area who would. We explained that he needs to mention that up front because many shelters and housing units cannot have him there. Most would send him out right away as soon as they found out. We gave them information about places that might help them out

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Man and fiancee and their baby where living with her relatives which were not treating them well. They were not on the lease. He had a job and she had disability, but they had financial setbacks and were not spending their money well. They asked to come to PABC.

The parents were very difficult to work with. They frequently made plans then changed them at the last minute--sometimes not telling us. The moved out without telling us.

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Retired man, young wife of three months and son by other relationship came to PABC. They had lost jobs and incurred expenses when man was a crime victim. They could not pay rent and were evicted. They stayed with one of his adult daughter in Huron County for a few days, but there were already six other people and 11 animals in the small trailer. His daughter had been to PABC years ago and recommended it.

Couple got in a argument over wife using their precious resources to drive to a "free offer" at a water park and casino. The police were involved and a no-contact order was issued. Her baby-daddy came to pick up her possessions and she left. He realized that they really do not have a marriage. In summary, she does mostly whatever she wants to do, utilizing his money and baby-sitting time.

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Man who was previously at PABC had his teenage daughter come to live with him. She stayed part time at his partner's live-in babysitting job and part-time at PABC. She was in a home-school program.

Man kept his job, kept up with the terms of his probation, stayed out of trouble and his family was able to move back with a relative who had a change in his housing and could take them in.

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Man claimed he was in danger in Saginaw shelter because he helped save the life of a man whom his drug-dealing sister tried to kill with an overdose. He also wanted to bring his girlfriend and her baby from another shelter, but the women went to the hospital for a suicide attempt before we could arrange transportation for them.

The stories from the people continually changed. It appears that there desire was to say whatever they needed to say to get into PABC. We asked the woman to sign a release so we could talk to her mental health worker at the hospital, but she said that she did not want to do that. He asked if we could take them anyway.

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Man working a construction job in Tennessee rented a truck to come visit his wife and children Sandusky Michigan.He rented a motel and they stayed with him a few nights. Meanwhile, his partner in Tennessee took all the money out of the business. The wife had been staying with her aunt and uncle, who decided to move her out while she was at the motel.

It was a very difficult situation because he had been in Tennessee long enough to be a resident there, so could not immediately get services in Michigan. He had made a mistake by having all of his money in a business account that was held jointly with his partner. Something must have worked as they did not call back.

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Husband, Wife had five children, ages 2 to 16, one of whom was severely ill. They exceeded their time limit for another thumb shelter. He had a job, but the size of his family made it very difficult to obtain government assisted housing--three bedrooms are rare.

The family was planning to come to PABC, but had a child protective services case because another family member wanted custody of the sick child and was frequently filing complaints Child Protective Services. CPS called PABC and appeared to speak positively of the family coming here, but later told the family that they could not come.

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Man with wife and children had a surgery, but the pain medications did not work, so he smoked pot instead. He failed a drug test at work--then continued to fail for some weeks as he was still testing positive even though he said he stopped using. He got four months behind in his house payment, but lots of agencies could not help help because we was still technically employed--as soon as he tested clean.

The man's wife seemed very much against going to a homeless shelter. She hoped they could keep the house somehow. PABC gave them numbers of organizations that might be able to help them in spite of their unusual circumstances. We let them know they could come of they were evicted. We never heard back from them.

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Family who had been at PABC four years ago had to move when the owner of the father's company was caught stealing from his customers. The family moved back to Michigan and other jobs and housing arrangements did not work out--they were having to live separately: mom and 2 girls in one house, dad and 2 boys in another city. Dad's housing fell apart, so they all moved to PABC to establish new jobs and housing.

Both husband and wife worked hard to take their children to a distant school every day--in the district where they planned to get housing and jobs. They were gone early and back late almost every day. They got the jobs, then the housing and left in 9 wks.

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Homeless couple with toddler could not find anywhere in the Bay City/Sagina area. They also had an elementary age daughter who stayed with a relative to continue in the same school there.

After a month and a half, neither had done much toward finding a job. The woman and baby went back with her relatives and the man went with one of his relatives. This couple might have benefitted greatly from a mentor.

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Working couple with two teenagers lost their jobs in a business layoff and lost their housing when the owner changed plans for it.

Husband got a job right away and wife did a couple of months later. The couple struggled to save money--they actually sent some of the paychecks to a trusted friend so they would not spend it. PABC encouraged them to get out by a certain date and they did. Their teenage son had a hard time find a job, but did find a girlfriend.

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Grandma, daughter, son-in-law and two children were going to be evicted in 12 days. They had paid rent, but owner wanted property back. Grandma has Social Security, but others are out of a job right now.

PABC told them to stay with their government housing programs and they would probably not PABC--but we would be here in an emergency. It apparently worked.

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Engaged, middle-aged couple with her elementary age son staying with her some times. They had been cheated by another couple and lost their previous housing. They also brought a 17-year old whom the man thought might be his son, but was not.

Man had several jobs and made several attempts at housing--the latter was finally successful. Woman continued to have medical issues and less ability to work. Their relationship struggled and the eventually split up to separate rooms, but asked to go back together. When given a time limit to leave, he found work-related housing and she moved with a family member--planning to get back together some day.

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Woman and fiance with two children each were staying in the living room of an 800 sq.ft. house along with her mother. It was tight and tense. She was evicted from a place with holes and bad insulation where she had run up a $1600 electric bill. She negotiated payments till her tax return came, but student loans took it all. She cannot get electricity elsewhere till that is paid.

PABC assured her that we would make room for her if she had to leave, but encouraged her to stay so the children could stay in their school. We suggested various alternatives and places where utility help might be available.

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Young married couple with a toddler were our of work and having trouble finding a place to live.There were no other shelters in the area that would let them stay together as a family.

Both were good and finding jobs and got hired. But the couple had constant fighting between each other--claimed to be "wrestling", but would yell at each would, produce facial bruises and broke a steel bed frame. Once, she called the police on him and he went to jail. After 2 days, his job agreed to keep him if he could come back immediately. PABC bailed him out, but he lost the job in two days. A week later they left the state without making arrangements through the courts, causing PABC to lose its bail until man returns--if ever.

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133

A Walmart employee called then brought a young disabled man to PABC. The man had been staying with friends and financially contributing, but they suddenly sent him out, not letting him talk to his girlfriend and baby also staying there, saying she did not want him anymore. Hosts then demanded more money from the girlfriend and were abusive. He had no phone, but three days later she contacted PABC through a relative and PABC rescued her and her possessions from the hostile people there. The couple had been together for 15 months.

Couple proved to have difficulty spending their money effectively, finishing important tasks, cleaning their room, etc. The woman asked PABC to help her regain custody of two of her older children in other states, but it appeared that she was struggling to take care of one and the second with which she became pregnant at PABC. They were asked to leave--went to a friends home.

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Husband and wife were both learning disabled, but had worked and taken care of four of their own children. Seasonal sugar factory job ended and they could not find work. CPS had taken their children away--they said for dirty floors and bugs. They cleaned and had an exterminator come.

PABC gave them info about housing programs and explained that it is not good to be in homeless program when trying to get children back from CPS. Even so, we would accept them with or without their children if that could be helpful.

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Mother of 3 & boyfriend left PABC a couple of months ago for a house. They paid rent on time, but were no able to pay the deposit as planned. Government help agencies were out of money at the time. The landlord proved to be a very difficult person, committing crimes against them. Both had good jobs.

After surviving a few domestic disputes, and working toward taking care of previous commitments and ending previous bad relationships, the couple got into new housing through a housing program and have reasonable prospects of getting their children back.

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Family of five in Auburn, Michigan were staying in a hotel while he was doing drywall work, but it ended and they could not find more work, so they had to leave the next day. An effort to get into an apartment failed. Old felony still made job hunting difficult.

PABC staid that it would be better to stay in the same schools and among friends. Family was unfamiliar with government housing programs and shelters in the Bay City/Saginaw area. PABC helped.

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Committed couple with two toddlers were staying with her mother and not using any social services. When the grandmother was evicted, they went with her, losing a job and familiar contacts.

Father got a temporary dairy job almost immediately--gradually worked up to full time. The couple's relationship struggled at times, but they watched Christian marriage videos which helped. They were partly responsible with their money--using it for important things, but also some unimportant things. They got along with everyone and did lots of cleanup work in the dorms, so PABC let them stay almost 7 months.

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Man with wife left PABC a year ago and had a baby. He worked for a dairy, then took another job for more money, but was part of a big lay off just days before he would have received unemployment. He had vehicle problems at the same time, limiting his job search to his local area, which had little available. He got behind in rent, so he came back to PABC.

Man got a good job at a local auto parts maker. They paid some fines and other bills, got their car back on the road, got into a housing program and moved. They were very thankful.

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28

Family continued at PABC with a bigger family--baby born 8/29/15.

Woman continued to be diligent to take care of her children and largely managed to make peace and live with their father.

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Man applying for disability was arrested for driving on his prescribed pain killers when he swerved to avoid a pot hole, went to jail and lost his job and insurance. He, wife and three children have been staying with various friends for over a month..

PABC had a couple of conversations in an effort to work out arrangements, but they found something else.

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Husband and wife with three children, one brain-damaged and one autistic, were staying in one bedroom at a friends. Husband was half-crippled, applying for disability.

The administrators of their housing program worked hard to speed up the process and they stayed in their bedroom till they could move. They were glad to have an alternative.

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Couple with non-drug, non-violent felonies having trouble with jobs and housing--hoping to get there three children back from foster care.

We explained that they need to be somewhere other than PABC in order to get their children back. CPS rarely gives them back until parents have their own housing.

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Pregnant mom who was abused during childhood was willing to rejoin the father of her children if he would work and avoid drugs. She had no family who would help her when the baby comes.

A new baby girl was born and family remained at PABC (new record needed to keep stats on larger family size).

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Mother of 3 & boyfriend signed an apartment lease a few days before her housing assistance checks were to be issued, not knowing it would cancel her assistance. She was then unable to pay and was evicted--making new housing even more difficult to find. She gave her children back to her exes and was living in shelters and their van for 6 weeks.

Both mother and her boyfriend obtained jobs, saved money and got into new housing with some assistance. She was answering her court papers for her children and looked like she would have good success in retaining custody of them.

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Young man came out of jail from a drug-abuse past, but was determined to do better. He was praying and reading the Bible, trying to make a difference. The mother of his children wanted him to prove himself before going back to him.

The man quickly got a job and kept it the whole time at PABC. He may have made some unwise decisions buying used cars, but he was largely able to stay away from all drugs and make peace with the mother of his children.

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Family of four with an autistic child were promised a job and a house by friends in Kinde, but the water and electricity were not working and the boss did not pay him for several weeks of work. They came to PABC when they realized the situation was not going to improve soon.

Children were taken away by CPS in what appeared to be a very unfair session. The parents were not permitted to submit anything in writing or speak. They had been at PABC over a month and were some of the best parents we ever had here.

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Younger couple had been struggling with job and apartments--partly due to previous drug charges, previous debt and child support payments. One had loaned $400 to a friend to prevent them from being evicted. Both adults were living separately with other people who were asking them to find a new place.

PABC agreed to take them if they could not find any other place to go. PABC encouraged woman to get get legal help on her credit card debt. She ran up $300 on a credit card when she was 16 and collection agencies were still trying to get $1500 from her, 14 years later.

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Man, wife and two elementary children were living with his boss, but boss was leaving--eliminating his place to stay and his work. CPS was going to remove their children if they did not have a place to live in two days. Woman was severely injured in an auto accident, but it was still tied up in litigation. They had house lined up, but an unexpected natural gas problem prevented it from being occupied for 2 weeks.

PABC made room for them to come, but said woman's service dog might have to go in a separate building or to a dog boarding place. Because PABC was available to take them "in case anything went wrong", local friends accepted them for a few days at a time--allowing the children to stay in their schools.

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Man, wife lived with relatives in the Thumb, let their young children stay there to take jobs in a bad area of Detroit, but came back after experiencing a shooting and other crimes. Relatives went through personal difficulties and asked them to leave.

Many got a dairy job right a way, but did not budget well, got arrested for driving while suspended. They qualified for HCV, but had a difficult time finding a place due to a previous drug-related felony. Their housing search was exacerbated by his claiming his felony was older than it was.

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Woman, husband and 1 child were living doubled-up in a stressful situation. They work weekdays, but would like to live at PABC on weekends to relieve stress.

PABC offered to help them make peace with their house hosts. PABC might reduce stress--but it might add some as well.

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Mother had been hospitalized for serious condition, so father left work to take care of their 4- and 3-year old children, one with autism. They stayed with family for the short time leases permitted. DHS said they could get housing for them after the holidays, but the couple were several days short of motel money and PABC was the only place they could find with room for them.

PABC accepted them, but they received motel donations a day at a time allowing them stay where they were (about 90 miles from PABC) until Department of Human Services was back to work and obtained an apartment for them.

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Couple and newborn could no long stay with her mother in her apartment. PABC accepted them.

Man left a note, but did not say where he was going. Woman's mother kept just the two in her apartment till other arrangements could be made.

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Family of 6 had been evicted months ago, but allowed to stay provided they made certain payments. When they stopped making payments they were given 5 days to leave. Their belongings were placed in a dumpster and they temporarily stayed with the mom's mother.

PABC offered 2 rooms a few days into the future. While staying with mom's mother, her landlord decided he would let them stay in grandma's apartment if grandma moved to another vacant unit on the premises.

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Man's children were able to begin visiting regularly, wife had a motion to be released from jail and their baby would come with her.

Wife and baby stayed with him on and off for about a month, then they all moved back to an extra room in her parents house.

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Family of 7 was given Notice to leave their rental home, investigated 23 other houses but could not get into any one of them. Two working adults lost their jobs for missing work during their house search.

Only five members of the family came to PABC. The mom worked during the sugar been season. The father finally received back disability payments and they were able to buy a house. The children continued their school and were doing well.

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Family of five living out of state with good jobs returned to take care of husband's dying mother. They were not able to get sufficient jobs, so they had to sell possessions to pay rent and eventually ran out.

Wife had a job and they were able to move to a friend's house.

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Family with 4 children (one adult child) had moved to Flint from West Virginia and their job failed. They stayed with friends for a while then went to a place with no water. Father is retired on SS, not in good health. They were considering a women's shelter with the father and adult son staying in their truck.

PABC was not as desirous of taking them because they were so far away, but agreed to take them if they could not find a better alternative in a week. They did not call back.

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Husband and wife were accepted to work a new job with a place to live. They quit their present jobs and gave notice on their rental house. New job boss broke off all contact. Without paychecks, rent went behind and t hey were evicted.

Family got an offer for jobs and housing in the Detroit area, so they left.

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Disabled woman, man and 2 small children lost house for non-payment of rent. His part-time work was cut back to one a week. They were running out of friends to stay with.

PABC got a room all ready, but various friends kept offering to take them--daughter stayed with grandmother to stay in the same school.

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Woman, her 8-month old baby recently left another shelter. Her boyfriend who recently arrived in Michigan had to leave his dwelling as the tenants were being evicted.

Reconciled with dad while at PABC and then moved in with dad's sister, his aunt.

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Couple with some disabilities and two little children were living at an apartment which had much more expensive utility cost than originally promised them. They lost government assistance at the same time and were evicted.

Man got a job and was able to get into an inexpensive apartment with a low deposit. The family began to regularly violate PABC rules a few days before their apartment was ready, so PABC required them to leave. They found a temporary place until they could move in.

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Family ran group foster home till the resident's legal guardian with-held payment for several months and the business ran out of money. Suit possible, but no money to do it.

Arranged a housing program in a couple of days and drove back to their home town.

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Man, woman and 1-month old Baby were staying a tenant, not on his rental agreement. Man's loan to a "friend" was repaid with counterfeit bills which he passed on to tenant who passed them on to the landlord. Sheriff did not charge family with counterfeiting, but honored landlord's request that they leave immediately. No friends or other shelters would take them. PABC received their call about midnight and made the 3-hour trip with a trailer to get them and their belongings.

The family searched numerous places for a new place to stay; contacted appropriate housing agencies. They found a place listed only with its front-yard sign--made arrangements and moved in. The baby was noticeably bigger after his 3-week stay!

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Family of 3 with disabled mom were renting a home that was sold and new buyer was not told that it was occupied. They had credit and utility payment problems--partly due to a bad furnace in present home. It is not easy for them to get in elsewhere.

We directed them to people who help with tenants rights. They cannot be evicted without notice, even if the buyer did not know they were there. They buyer has a case against the seller--but cannot take it out on the tenant. The family was able to stay long enough to find new housing.

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Committed man, woman and four-year old son with former-PABC-Guest relatives in Huron County lost jobs and were evicted.

Will come in 6 days if no other solution.

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Seriously ill husband, wife, and handicapped daughter were staying with wife's relatives. Even though they were a couple weeks away from getting into a housing program, they felt they had to leave there. Court action with abusive husband at the same time.

Smoothly into a housing agency program. Very appreciative and neat family.

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Couple had been together 9 years with four children. Father was unexpectedly arrested on 6-year-old charge, fined, then jailed when he couldn't pay the fine. Both parents lost their job, moved in with friends, then had to move out when the heater broke suddenly.

Parents got married at PABC, family got into a housing program in a city where father can find work. They bought an old car which a government program repaired for them.

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Parents with various substance abuse, medical & criminal record issues had to leave parents house because of parents alcoholic assaultive behavior.

Got into a HCV home and got a job nearby.

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Man, woman, and child staying with other couple whose children were in foster care. A condition to get their children back was to send this family out of their house.

Once they were offered a place to stay at PABC, he concentrated on finding a job, found one, got into a housing program, and his father offered his home for few days in between. (His lease would not allow for more than that.)

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Parents with three children had been evicted and had a week to move. Husband just started new good job so he could not qualify for rental assistance, but did not have the money for rental and utility deposits.

Once realizing they had temporary housing secure, they were able to concentrate on long-term housing and found someone who would let them in with little down.

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Lost job, lived with in-laws, but a disagreement erupted and they had to leave late at night. Police said that they cannot spend the night in the streets with a 2- and 5-year-old, so they called PABC at 2 A.M. PABC picked them up because police do not have safety seats to transport children.

Other in-laws picked them up the next day.

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Man lost job, left home and came back to eviction in progress. A friend who was going to help them could not.

Left without letting PABC know when or where--for the second time!

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Man had full-time job with former employer in Huron County, but plans to live with woman's family did not work out. No money to go anywhere else.

Worked through Blue Water Center to get into a good program. Everyone was happy.

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Woman, disabled husband and handicapped daughter got behind on rent when she was in hospital. Government agreed to pay rent, but landlord refused to fill out W-9, so he could not get paid.

Helped woman become confident that courts would rule in her favor, but we assured her she and the 2 people she cares for would have a place to go if they lost.

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Staying with relatives, who sent them out; children are ages 5, 1 & 0. Father suffers from agoraphobia, but no disability

Mother entered a shelter closer to her new job.

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Staying with a friend whose husband has heart problems. A family with a 2-year old was not good for him.

Assisted housing. He got a good job.

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He lost job due to suspended license, then lost housing.

Job as apartment manager

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3rd child due in 6 weeks, husband & wife (some mental disability) out of jobs, behind on bills, living with their mother who is moving out of her trailer to get married.

Mother and children went to Eva's Place shelter and husband lived in a relative's motel. Plan to get government rent assistance.

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Living in their vehicle. Someone from Kid's connection called us for them.

Said they would come, we prepared a place, contact lost.

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Living with mother & sister in Algonac, but job contacts and 5-year-old son are in Huron County. Landlord wants them out.

Accepted, but never called back.

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Evicted, about 4 months behind in rent. This was too much for homeless programs to pay off. He had a minimum wage job, but could not possibly catch up with all his rent and bills.

Former landlord forgave back rent and agreed to accept state-provided deposit and first-month rent, so they went back to their former house.

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Lost jobs, friend they were staying with was leaving his house and required them to leave. Children are 12 and 10.

Subsidized housing. Children did not miss any school while at PABC.

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Already at PABC, new statistics line started when baby born.

Wife's sister's home. Married at PABC, 2nd child born while at PABC. Expected improved financial situation that would put them into a house.

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National Guard dropped husband from deployment with 4 days warning. Moved to friends house who later locked them out with no warning.

Subsidized housing. Husband got a good job and family is doing well.

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Staying with friends who were evicted

Low cost housing in PA.

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Moved away from family with criminal records. Staying with friends who asked them to leave. Married at PABC on 12/31/10.

Baby born (in hospital) while living at PABC, new statistics line started for larger family size.

Adults Caring for Other Adults

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Woman and her adult teenage daughter had to leave a house they were renting when it was sold. They had lines up a new apartment but it was not available for another month. They needed a place to live for that month. Mom had disability income, but bad credit. Both were being treated for mental and physical disabilities.

PABC could not give them a place to live be cause they were closing, unless a new ministry purchased the property. Even so, we were able to move their stuff to a storage and move them across the county so they could have all of their things in their new apartment. They were orderly and thankful.

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Mother was caring for her 30s-aged child. She kept her rent paid up, but got $1000s behind on her utility bills. When they were shut off, she was evicted--she did not realize that was in the rental agreement. Even though the two had significant disability income, it would take months for them to pay off their utilities so they could have them turned back on in new housing.

The women were accepted to PABC, but never came. Of interest, she had lived in one of the former Port Austin airbase houses (now PV Unit 6) when her husband was in the Air Force many years ago.

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Woman with two adult mentally ill children was living in a disabled car with a space heater in a friends driveway in the cold of winter. They could come into the house to use the bathroom. They had applied for government housing there in Tuscola county and had she had doctors there for her major health issues.

PABC said they were welcome to come, but they chose to keep living om the car until the housing programs came through--too many difficulties with moving an hour away.

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Two middle aged adults and a 20s adult who called them "Dad" and "Mom", even though they were not related. They needed a place for a few days until their housing program was ready. The man said that the only police record he had was a failure to show up for some traffic tickets. Even though they had total monthly income of nearly $1800, they claimed that they could not afford to pay any PABC utilities because they spent nearly all that money driving to apartments and paying application fees.

PABC did research and found that the older man had 2.5 years of probation for weapons charges in 2013. We explained to him that the reason he was being rejected from so many places was probably being caused by his being untruthful on applications, then the landlord finding the truth in a routine background check.

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Disabled, grandmother came with adult daughter, her boyfriend and two of the daughters children. They originally had a minor problem paying rent and did not know of any programs to help. After staying with a couple of different friends, they had moved counties and were out of friends and resources.

This grandmother was in and out of the hospital and rehab, but was able to move to a new apartment with one of her other daughters--not the one who lived at PABC.

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Disabled woman and her two children in their 30s all caring for each other. They were very functional, but also very isolated and did not know anyone they trusted to help them with their finances. They lost their house by foreclosure and were paying too much for some other goods and services. PABC came with a trailer and helped them move their important possession to storage.

The next day, a cousin found they were "living in a shelter" and offered to let them stay in their home. They gave a lot of possessions to PABC which we found valuable. PABC highly encouraged them to find a loving church, so they can make friends and receive help where they need it. We prayed for them to overcome problems of the past look forward to a future of service.

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Tuscola County protective services called to find a place for two older women whose trailer home was declared uninhabitable.

Protective services arranged a ride for them to PABC, but they never arrived. Likely a friend who previously refused them called at the last minute and accepted them.

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Woman taking care of her ill mother was being evicted 15 days before her mother's new housing was open. Woman was separated a from bad relationship--her handicapped children were still with husband. Local woman's shelter was full.

Place where they were being evicted from let them stay until mother's housing was available. She would have had difficulty climbing stairs to PABC second floor.

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Two middle aged men and a 30's autistic woman with some disability income live in a place they consider dangerous.

PABC accepted them, but encouraged them to keep working with the housing programs. They went directly into their new place.

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Living in estranged occultic husbands house, payments no longer being made, cannot get a job.

Had some time before eviction would take place.

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Father and son were out of work, injured, living with crowded family or alcoholic friend, both bad. Were mismanaging their resources.

Son found a job, father actually had resources, they rented a house.

Couples, no Children

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Worker from Bad axe medical establishment called looking for a place for a man and woman, but could not give their names due to HIPAA regulations.

PABC said they would be closing unless a new group was found to run the ministry. The worker declined help finding other shelters.

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A woman 7-months pregnant and her baby-daddy had previously met the new PABC director during his homeless ministry work in another state. She had a nigh risk pregnancy and shelters were so full in Arizona that they had no reliable place to stay when the Baby was expected. They Got a bus ticket to PABC. They had current medical conditions and previous substance abuse and convictions that made finding a job and housing more difficult.

PABC took this couple to a Bad Axe service provider to get some help for their expected baby. While they were there, $40 dollars disappeared from a worker's purse. The next day, a $300 vacuum cleaner was discovered missing from the building. Both of the Guests claimed it had been given to them, but that was simply not the case. PABC held a meeting, letting the guests know that someone among them had stolen property and if it were returned, nothing more would be done. The couple asked questions of numerous other Guests and Staff about the theft, but never confessed. The police were called and they retrieved the vacuum cleaner and filed a report. The couple were required to leave in two days.

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Recently married couple had struggled with infidelity, mental health issues and child neglect--causing them to lose their young children. A judge who heard about the new Michigan House of Hope program asked them to come here rather than get out on their own where they might fight again. They had to stay separately in the family dorm because she was not allowed to live in the same building as children.

Husband was extremely critical and abusive toward is wife, though she had serious faults, too. He decided to leave her, saying her faults "gave him the right to be selfish. He asked for a ride to another shelter, but they would not let him in because he had left there less than 30 days ago. He went to stay with some friends--but turned out to be a storage unit.

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Recently married couple had struggled with infidelity, mental health issues and child neglect--causing them to lose their young children. The man had about 20 previous misdemeanor and drug problems. A judge who heard about the new Michigan House of Hope program asked them to come here rather than get out on their own where they might fight again. They had to stay separately in the family dorm because she was not allowed to live in the same building as children.

The man was verbally abuse toward is wife. He denegrated her in a loud public tirade and said he was leaving her. We took him to a distant shelter. It was an empty threat as they began talking in just a few days and he demanded to come back. She struggled with keeping her probation tether conditions--never did anything bad, but just forgot when she was supposed to be home or to charge her tether battery. She went back to jail beause of it. She never could see how abuse her usband was--even though not one person said he was good for her and some of her legal workers told her she would never get her children back as long as she was married to him.

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Man called about a homeless middle-aged couple staying at is home for a month. He had asked them to find a new place, but they had not.

PABC said they would need to talk to the couple first, but they never called.

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A woman called about a thirties couple. She had cancer again and was applying for disability--also adicted to pain meds. They were staying in a camper with no hot water and 2 dogs. They fought a lot--allegations of cheating. Their three children were living with grandparents. They had a car but no gas.

Information came from someone familiar with the couple's situation, but the couple would never call and talk to PABC--never came.

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Friends called for woman that was sleeping in a car in Saginaw, but working at a Pigeon gas station. Her husband was in a Saginaw shelter, but the hours did not allow her to be in the shelter. She hoped to find them a better place to stay together. Friends thought they would be no trouble.

The couple never called to ask for a place to stay. We don't know if they found something better or if they were somehow afraid of homeless shelters.

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Couple who thought they could not get pregnant moved close to specialty hospital for treatment--lost jobs. She later miscarried, stayed with a relative briefly, but wanted to return to Huron county where he had a dairy job waiting.

The man attended class only once or twice. Claimed he had a job, but often seemed just to drive away right before class and then come back. The woman came sometime. They did not contribute to utilities and did not answer letters about them. They moved out with some of our pillows and bedding.

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Couple was staying with his sister, but she moved out suddenly and told them they had to leave. They had been married 10 years, since she was age 16. She had PTSD from severe abuse growing up. He had a physical disability which was made worse by surgery--giving him occaisional seizures which prevent him from driving. He worked part time, she was still applying for disability. They had two children who were living iwth his mother.

Couple continued to have medical difficulties and trouble getting along with each other. Accused each other of misspending money and affairs. They spent 10 months at PABC with one or both of them working, but never contributed to their own utilities. They did qualify for a housing program and a house.

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Younger man and woman both had previous children of which they had lost custody. He had a learning disability and she had been life-long abused.They could both work, but were trying to get a stable place to live so they could get stable jobs, then their own apartment and vehicle again. She hoped to get custody of her children again.

Man got a job, paid on their fines and child support, paid PABC utilities and bought a car. She did the paperwork to divorce her husband, a man she had not been with in a year and who had severe difficulties. They could not get into most housing programs because of felonies. He got a job offer from distant friend that included a place to live, so they rented a moving truck and left.

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Engaged man and woman had been homeless in the Detroit area for a while and heard about PABC. She said she had been raped and did not want to go to any shelter apart from him.

PABC found them much better adapted to city life--they did not seem to know much at all about the thumb. We gave them addresses of help with food and housing in their own area.

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Pregnant disabled woman and her baby-daddy got married, but had lost their planned home. They stayed with his mother for a while, but their was substance abuse there and it was not clean enough for their expected baby. They came to PABC so he could look for work and both could look for housing.

Woman was struggling with emotional stability. She as at times cordial and friendly and other times very angry and condemning of the PABC staff and entire ministry. Both of them left--not sure where.

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Disabled man and women had trouble taking care of themselves, got bed bugs and when the bed-bug exterminator came, both got into a scuffle with him and a police officer. Other apartments would probably not want them so both of their conservators agreed to use their funds to buy a small house for them. They needed a temporary place to stay, but were demanding to take their 3 cats with them. PABC refused them until they found a church that would take care of their cats--then drove 2 hours to get them. The woman went to the hospital with a "panic attack" from losing her cats. She had trouble being truthful.

The couple's apartment had a bad case of bed bugs. PABC washed all of their clothes for them--to make sure that it was done. The woman proved very difficult--she did not want to follow PABC rules. She would lie any time she thought it might work to her advantage, even when it was very easy to check up on her and disprove her. They asked to go to another shelter 2 hours away and we told them that they could not come back to PABC and that we would only take them there. The woman demanded to be taken several other places, none of which probably wanted her. Law enforcement was called. When they arrived, the couple had somehow found money for a cab. We do not know where they went.

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Younger pregnant couple both had jobs, but had to leave their housing due to others drinking and drug use. They had trouble finding housing due to his prior felony. They were hoping to establish a household--each had a child by a previous relationship, but they currently did not have custody or visits.

The couple continued to work at their full-time jobs, but contributed little to PABC for their expenses. They were not always truthful in certain areas: had more money than they admitted, not really pregnant, etc. PABC required them to leave. They moved to a rented room.

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Couple both had alcohol issues and had been to rehab. Both had minor children whom they were no longer seeing regularly because of their alcoholism. Both hoped to get a new start away from previous bad influences.

Both stayed sober for a few weeks, but when they got jobs and when friends sent them a little money, they began to buy alcohol. They were generally friendly and easily to get along with, but they lied for themselves and each other to enable their alcohol habits. PABC required them to leave and found about 45 empty alcohol containers. They may go to rehab, but will probably end up on the street again.

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Veteran man and his long-time girlfriend had been living in a home free, taking care of it and paying the utilities. The owner moved out of state and evicted them in order to sell it. When the time arrived for the couple to be ejected from the house by law enforcement, they called PABC, asking us to convince the owner to let them have the place free. They wanted to take a dog and 12 cats with them wherever they live. They refused to talk about how he could use his disability money to get into an apartment.

The couple continued calling churches and government agencies, some of which contacted PABC, asking us to take them and their dog and 12 cats. We refused. Some people gave them nights in a motel, but they were also living in their vehicle--until it was impounded by police. They wanted to buy a house and not rent, but they did not seem to understand all that would be necessary to do that. People this insistent on being helped "their way" almost never work out at shelters.

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Man with several previous convictions, trying to get his life back on the right track, was working at a local business, but could not stay at his present place because there was another felon there. His girlfriend of 12 years had a live-in job but stayed at PABC sometimes.

Man brought his daughter to live with him, who would stay part at PABC and part time at a live-in babysitter job.

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Young couple had been together 3 years, but had been in Michigan just 3 weeks staying with his grandparents. Both they and the Grandmother wanted them to get married, but they wanted to have a little money first. The grandfather wanted him to work on his farm constantly, but was not paying him or helping him get a job or car. They wanted to come to PABC to do these things.

Even though PABC planned to pick them up the next day they called back saying that they had negotiated better arrangements with the grandparents. That was good! PABC did not hear from them again.

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Younger couple with two dogs they had raised since puppies were staying in their car and would not part from their dogs. They wanted only 2 weeks to get into a housing program.

PABC suggested they stay in their car for 2 more weeks and was able to produce a Certificate of Homelessness for them to get into their housing program.

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Older man and woman from the Detroit area heard about PABC from a friend. They would be looking for a job and a place to stay here in Huron County.

Couple had no ties to the Thumb. We told them jobs were much more plentiful where they are and public transportation was much better there.

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Man with non-violent criminal background had lost their jobs and then their housing. They needed a place to stay where they could start over and also receive visits from her four children.

Man got one job, but quit due to employee drug use. He found another job. Both struggled with PABC class attendance. The woman eventually refused to come to any meetings citing a social anxiety disorder, but was seen among multiple other groups of people apparently enjoying herself. They became threatening when required to leave--but then went to a relative's house the same day.

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Middle aged man with roots in another state came back to Michigan to be with relatives, but could not get a job. He had substance abuse issues. He claimed to be committed to a woman whom he had been with on and off since high school. He had children by a previous marriage, but did not see them regularly.

Man continued to struggle with substance abuse and untruthfulness. He lost his car for driving without a license or proper registration. His girlfriend broke up with him. He was asked to leave, given extensions so he could get into a housing program, then asked to leave the next day for fighting.

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Middle aged woman with extensive criminal background and roots in another state came back to Michigan to be with relatives, but could not get a job. She had children from previous marriages, but was committed to this relationship with a man she had been with on and off since high school. Woman had recently spent two years in prison for counterfeiting.

Woman made a lot of improvements and made efforts to come back to God. She helped in many ways at PABC. Yet she still struggled with truthfulness, and PABC felt it was to difficult to continue to work with her, not being able to determine when she was telling the truth and when she was not.

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Woman, previously at PABC, had lost her children due to alcoholism and their father's drug use. At PABC with new man in an effort to get jobs and regain custody.

PABC needed room for mom and toddler. This couple were not complying well with PABC rules and PABC offered each a place in the mens and women's dorms. They left instead.

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Man with construction and music background came with his girlfriend, looking for a job to get them both into housing and get her children back.

PABC needed room for mom and toddler. This couple were not complying well with PABC rules and PABC offered each a place in the mens and women's dorms. They left instead.

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Couple was in Florida, but came to Michigan separately, 4 and 10 months ago.

Couple not want to finish giving the information for the Interview--not sure why. They left.

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Couple from New York got stranded in Bangor Main and found it too difficult. He had been to Michigan before and wanted to come back.

PABC advised him that it was not easy to find a job here and that he would do better to find a place closer where jobs are plentiful.

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Police called and asked PABC to take older man and woman who were living in their car with come cats. The man said somebody else was going to help him eventually, but would not give names.

This man was the boyfriend of the mother of a previous PABC Guest. He was supposed to pay property taxes in exchange for staying in her home, but he did not. He threw away all of the mailed notices, causing the former PABC Guest to lose her home and become homeless. He was still lying to cover it up, so PABC refused him.

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Man who had been married three years came with wife--both suffering substance abuse problems. He has ongoing criminal issues. Both are hoping to get cleaned up so that they can regain custody of their child which is temporarily with the woman's father.

Man continued to visit his drug-using friends and continued to participate in their lifestyle. He promised his wife and PABC staff that the would report for his probation, but he did not, so a warrant was issued for his arrest. PABC told him they would call law enforcement if he returned.

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Early 20s woman came with her husband of 3 years, 5 years together. They have struggled with substance abuse issues and want to clean up, start over, and get their young child back.

Husband continued with drugs and alcohol, failed to report for probation and because a fugitive. She said she is seeking God, a job and the return of her child. But she went back and forth between friends three times, with mild horror stories. After the second time, we told her we would not take her back if she left again. She did and we will not let her return until Nov 1, 2015.

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Mother and Father continued at PABC after losing two of their children to CPS in preliminary case for leaving them in risky environments several years ago. They had been at PABC over a month and were diligent parents. One of the children was autistic.

Mother had two attempted suicides and struggled with honesty in some areas. She was also struggling with multiple physical and mental illnesses. The man worked hard at a difficult job, but the two had trouble getting along and were not creating a peaceful environment for a child. She went to a psyche hospital and he went to live with his brother.

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Younger middle-aged couple with health issues were out of work and living in their car. Their family would not help them. They had two dogs which they raised from puppies which they said had to stay with them.

PABC explained that nearly all homeless facilities will not take their dogs. Encouraged them to pray for another solution and they said they would. PABC never heard from them again.

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Middle age man and women are struggling with jobs and excess drinking. They are losing their home, she wants to come to a shelter, but he would rather live in their car.

They did not call back--they apparently got a ride and jobs in Montana.

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Middle aged husband with disabled wife lost job and stayed with his mother. Mother was going to send them out in two days when her boyfriend returned.

He called to say his mother's boyfriend was delayed so they did not need to come right away and he hoped to obtain a job first.

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Very young couple had lived in Bay City until their inexpensive apartment caught fire and the house was condemned. Suffering a job loss about the same time, they came back to Huron county where they had family, but could not stay with them on a long-term basis.

The man got a full-time job, took care of some previous commitments, bought a car and made improvements in other areas. The couple kept up their visits with their child in hopes of getting custody in the future. His brother's family, with several small children, came upon the need for a live-in baby-sitter, so they moved in with them.

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Disabled husband and wife with bad credit, former PABC guests, had been living with his alcoholic mother for over a year in a difficult and abusive situation.

PABC's agreement to take them when space is available gave them hope and encouraged them to pursue other possibilities as well.

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Young couple was evicted from apartment after he had lost his job and she had to quit her job due to pregnancy. Their situation was made worse by $1300 in fines for a very minor infraction.

Man got a dairy job, worked up to become a trainer, paid off fines, saved enough to get into a house on his own accord. The couple were legally married and looking forward to their baby. A success story!

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Woman and elderly disabled man for whom she cared left home where husband and adult children would not pay bills. Heat was shut off and it was too cold for him.

A friend found out that they had come to PABC and came to pick them up and take them back to their home.

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Man and women had lost jobs in another state, came to Michigan to stay with a relative, but the relative asked them to leave. Both were still looking for work.

Since they had no other relatives or connections in Michigan's thumb, PABC suggested that they go to a shelter in an area where jobs are easier to find. They admitted what they really wanted was bus tickets to Florida.

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Disabled woman and disabled adult son let others stay in their apartment for a few months, ran up excessive utility bills and were being evicted for not paying them. Both had disability income.

PABC recommended they work with housing programs which can help them. They also need to learn to plan their expenses better.

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Nearly retired man and woman who worked labor jobs all their lives both had health issues and could not find anyone who would hire them. They had been staying in a relatives vacation home, but the relative needed it.

Couple lost all their belongings due to a fire starting in a neighboring storage unit (not at PABC). An old friend saw the newspaper article about the fire and gave them a place to stay.

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Disabled woman and unemployed husband had been accepted into a local low-income housing program, but the unit was not ready for another week. They had recently filed bankruptcy and said they did not have money to go anywhere else first.

Couple completely moved in then decided that the beds were not good enough for them and decided that they would look for a better place to live.

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Man and girlfriend living in a tool shed with a wood stove. The winter is very cold and they burned available wood. Do not have money to go anywhere else.

PABC would help him, but we also encouraged him to use his veterans benefits. He never called back--something must have worked out for them.

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Couple lived in an apartment for 5 years with no difficulty, but man was still on sex offender list for underage girlfriend 20 years ago. When a school bought a nearby parking lot, he was evicted.

They had looked for a month and were unable to find a new place, so they began staying in their car and called PABC. Just before moving to PABC a house opened up for them.

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Couple lived in an apartment building that was sold and everyone evicted. Lived with various friends till no longer welcome. Tried to get jobs, but not successful.

Once they had an immediate place to stay, they intended to pursue distant relatives for a longer term solution--must have been successful, they did not call back.

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Needed to leave apartment. Mentally ill neighbor vibrates walls with loud music, started fight, then charged him with assault.

Neighbors moved out, woman squatted in their apartment, man stayed for a while then came to PABC.

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Disabled woman whose husband cares for her. Money from recently cashed check stolen, other relatives took advantage of them, then asked them to leave. Sleeping in truck.

Couple struggled with medical issues, drugs, truthfulness and PABC rules. Asked to leave because of impact on other Guests.

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Former Port Austin residents returning after 20 years away. Older blue collar workers who have lost several jobs due to overseas outsourcing.

Tenuously staying with relatives while looking for full jobs and housing.

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21-year old woman had three children by three different men, the first at age 14--lost custody of all of them. Boyfriend not allowed back in shelters in his area because he left without telling them.

Would not come to PABC because we would not let her boyfriend of 2 months stay in the same room with her. We believe uncommited relationships have caused most of her problems.

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Both had jobs, but she had a miscarriage and missed a lot of work about the same time his hours were cut back. Along with some car, credit and court problems--and with no government assistance--got 3 months behind in rent and had to leave.

Couple had a misunderstanding and were not sure that they wanted to stay together, so each went to a different friend's house.

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Lived with family until the family had to move to a place with seven people in a trailer. Were going to stay in a car in Walmart parking lot on a snow-storm night.

Both moved in to care for his disabled grandma and mother. His mother was Grandma's former care-giver, but now unable to walk due to a sever injury.

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Out of work, evicted, applying for disability.

Government assisted housing

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Husband just got out of jail, wife just left son's home. Both moved to friend's trailer, but county threatened to fine owner if anyone lived there because it has a well instead of city water.

After being a great help to PABC most of the time, husband got drunk for at least the third time and broke out a window trying to get into a house. PABC would not take him back.

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Living in their vehicle after both lost jobs at the same time when fast-food employer reorganized.

Reconciled with her mother and both went there

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Unmarried couple was living with friend who was evicted, he has no relationship with his parents, her mom has her children, but will not allow him there.

Stole at 7 things from PABC, he went to another shelter, she back home. We pressed charges, He. pled guilty on 9/15/11: $280 fines & costs plus16 hours community service.

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Husband without job 2 years, homeless when unemployment ended. Wife on disability.

Wife went to women's shelter though no abuse involved

Single Men

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Man's ex-girlfriend called to find a place for him. He is currently staying in her old car. Her current boyfriend does not like him. He had a job, but his relatives pushed him out of his last residence. He has mental health issues and is off his medications.

PABC made suggestions of shelters or other places he could stay or work. We explained that he would have to be willing to talk to a shelter himself--that she cannot do it for him. They conversation ended shortly after PABC explained that it would be closing unless another group decides to purchase it and run it.

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Retired man said he had to be out of his apartment immediately. He said his family could not help him.

When PABC mentioned they were closing unless some other group purchased the property and took over the ministry, he wanted to look for help elsewhere and ended the conversation.

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Young man had been at PABC before, but had trouble following rules and was not truthful with the staff. He asked to come to be closer to his 2-year old son.

Man was not apologetic about his past--pretended like he had not been to PABC before. His previous requests to be "closer to his son" turned out to be efforts to be closer to his son's mother and her parents resources. Rather than try to sort through this difficult sitaution, PABC told him to stay where he was as he was not homeless and explained we were closing unless someone else was found to minister.

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Man who had asked to come to PABC before asked to come back just as his brother was required to leave for serious offenses.

PABC explained the difficulty of the situation and further stated it would be closing unless someone else was found to run the ministry.

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May was picked up on a warrant for unpaid fines and costs of his juvenile son who stole an iPod several years ago. He lost his aparment while doing 45 days in jail. He hoped to ge his old job back, but had no place to live.

PABC called the man back to let him know that they were closing and could not accept him. He said a he just contacted an old friend and had a place to go!

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Man had been in jail with another PABC guest--lost everything while he was in there. He has machinist and construction experience, but not finding work.

PABC encouraged him to stay where he is and work harder at trying to find a job. It is more difficult to find a job using his kills in Port Austin.

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Mother and Sister called back 3 years later about alcoholic man. They gave him a job on their farm, but he was drunk so often he could not do it. The sister said he could no longer live at her house. He had DVs against his mother, but she had ended the protection order. They wanted PABC to take him.

Norm talked to the man and he insisted that "God was in his heart" and he and his alcoholism were not a burden to his family. He said he does not care if he has a house to live in and he is not going to change his ways. Norm told his mom that PABC cannot "kidnap" him; he does not want to come. They will probably need to order him out so he is homeless and realizes he needs to change.

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Man who had been at PABC before struggled with substance abuse. Now he had a guardian and it was much more likely that he would pay utilities and save money for housing rather than spending it on alcohol and drugs.

Man did well for a while at PABC, saying that he wanted to never drink again and wanted to follow our rules, but then got severely drunk. He apparently stopped taking his Antabuse. He was confrontational rather than remorseful afterward. PABC required him to leave.

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Disabled man got into an argument with this roommate who sent him out. He had done six month in jail, 40 years ago, for careless discharge of a fire arm--which killed his little brother. He still struggles because of guilt over it.

The man needed a few more days to keep medical appointments, but we never heard from him again.

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Older man on Social Security was referred to PABC by another shelter closing for the summer. He had been evicted from an apartment for some unclear reason.

PABC called the man and told him we would pick him up in an hour, but he called back saying his leg had trouble and he would be in the hospital for a while.

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Young man who had been at PABC before, but asked to leave because of drinking, called back apologizing for his previous drinking and promised we was different. He had jobs.

Young may made peace with his father and was able to go back there.

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Man had his own dairy job and did well for a while, then had some difficulty, lost his ride and lost his job. Came back to PABC and started calling dairies the same day.

Man later admitted that he was still struggling with drug addiction and that he might be facing more serious charges. He really wanted to change his life for himself, his children and his family. He agreed to go to Teen Challenge in Saginaw where he quit smoking and did well--courts allowed him to stay there instead of jail.

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Man receiving special help from a Community Mental Health organization was in an apartment building that evicted everybody. They hoped to get him into a housing program while he applied for disability.

Man did not need PABC--the housing program was able to take him soon enough.

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Older teen had some friends in a drug-selling gang who assaulted him and stole what he was carrying. They threatened to hurt his friends if he filed a police report. He had been living away from home and his parents by adoptioin did not want him to stay with them during this trouble. The Sandusky police found him and the street in the cold at 2 A.M. and brought him to PABC. He said a friend would take him to a distant city in a few days.

He received one call from someone "concerned" about him, but it may have been someone helping the people who assaulted him previously. He decided to leave with other friends. He did not say exactly where.

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Young man was in prison on a marijuana charge, did well in a boot camp program, got out into the charity hotel system, smoked again, and then went to jail 10 days for smoking pot again. He came to PABC to restart and stay clean.

Young man had very strict tether requirements, but never violated it and was freed from it. He got a job and moved into a house with two others.

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Sanilac Sheriff called with a man carrying everything he owned, who said he walks about 50 miles a day and was headed toward the Upper Peninsula. They offered to bring him to PABC.

PABC suggested Bay City over Port Austin as it is on the way to the U.P. The man asked the Sheriff to drop him off at the Sanilac/Tuscola county line, so they did. Some wandering people live by handouts, others by stealing. They wanted him out of the county.

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Man with one leg lost his apartment, lived with a friend, but was required to leave when her daughter came back to live with her. He was now living in his van. He received a reasonable disability check. He could get around in his wheelchair or on crutches.

Call was from a friend of the man who could not take him in, but the man did not want to talk to PABC.

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Man was 2 months away from the time he could begin getting social security. He ran out of funds for his current housing and had health issues that would make returning to work difficult.

It actually took four months before he got his first SS check. The man had many questions about God, but faithfully attended PABC Bible classes and said he learned a lot. He could afford his own housing.

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Single man previously had good jobs, but had a serious illness for 7 months, stopping him from working and consuming all of his available money. His car was repossessed. He was living in a friend's trailer on vacant land with no heat, electricity or water. PABC picked him up.

The man had CNA certification and other professional training. He accepted a live-in nursing home job that provided room and board and required answering night calls from residents, but otherwise he could sleep as much as possible. Additional full-pay day shifts were also available.

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A Bad Axe Church called about a homeless man in his 50s who had stayed there a few nights. He was working 3 days per week in Bad Axe.

PABC asked to have him call, but the church called back instead and said he could stay at the church, since it was so close to his job. Wonderful!

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Middle-aged man's mother called saying he "could not take it any more" where he was living. She said he wanted to come to PABC.

PABC was never able to make contact with the man. Sometimes, offering a way for a person to leave a tulmultuous household causes the people there to make peace.

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Young man showed up to PABC in his car late one night. He agreed to come back the next day. He was struggling with alcohol and wanted to get better.

Man went back to his previous dairy job and did quite well. He was able to move with a friend and had arrangements for an apartment soon.

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Older teen still in high school had father who was in prison most of his life and mother who lost parental rights because of drug use. He stayed with various friends, but that became more difficult after he was convicted of larceny in a building. High school counselors referred him to PABC.

Norman talked to him several times and tried to meet him at school, but he was not there as promised. As long as he had somewhere else to go for even a few days, he would rather go there.

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Middle-aged man could not work many jobs because of long-term back injuries and from recently being stabbed three times with a knife. He was having trouble getting disability payments because he is rufusing a back surgery. He says he has several freinds that have undergone similar operations and are worse off than before their operations. The family he was staying with is leaving for the winter and they want to shut their house down.

Man got a much better than minimum wage job soon after coming, but stayed a while to avoid being alone and dropping back to substance abuse. He also had to take care of his own mother for a month. He was able to keep his job and housing.

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Man was on disability, and could not afford his rent when he paid $200 for his child's medical bill (who was living elsewhere.) He began staying with other people and in his car.

PABC could not accept him because he had a lowest level Criminal Sexual Conduct charge 20 years ago.

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Saginaw man called asking for shelter.

PABC looked up his address on Internet and told him of a Saginaw shelter 2.5 miles away.

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Single man broke up with his girl friend. She got a Personal Protection Order against him and he had to move out. He already had a job at a dairy.

PABC could not accept him because he was on the sex offender registry from 17 years ago. He said that the girl lied about her age.

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Man was out of jail a sort time. He had met another former-PABC guest there. He had computer and musician skills. He had alcohol addiction, but said that he had been sober since he was out.

PABC talked to others about him and found that he had not been sober, but was frequenting alcohol stores. Other information he gave PABC was incorrect. He was not accepted.

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Man with criminal record, drinking problems asked to stay at PABC--had a public guardian to take care of his money. During the phone conversation, he was asked if he was a sex offender and he answered "I kill sex offenders".

His facebook page showed he had a lot of interest in guns and that he had given false information on the phone. He was rejected as too dangerous.

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Older teen grew up with adopted parents, fell into substance abuse for a while, then was rejected by those parents. He tried to go to his birth parents, and they had substance abuse issues also. He felt PABC was the best way to stay away from the influences that drug him down.

Young man was very interested in the Bible, stayed out of drug and sex trouble, got a dairy job and arranged for his own housing. He realized he could not become closer to his biological family--with many criminal problems--but made peace with the family who raised him.

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Man serving natural life in prison for committing murder as a juvenile had home of resentencing due to a new supreme court decision.

Norman Edwards wrote him several times and sent him literature, but he would not talk about what he had done and showed considerable manipulative tendencies. Eventually he was told PABC would not accept him.

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Disabled man in Georgia was familiar with Mr. Edwards writings on the Internet. He was staying in a house with 9 other people. He was paying his rent to the "leader" of the people, but the leader was not paying the landlord. The "leader' made excuses that he was buying appliances and making repairs with the money. The landlord evicted all of them. PABC encouraged him to rent an available motel room with one other man who had a job--then attempt to get into a "section 9" housing program.

Man did express some interest in coming to PABC because of his religious beliefs, but did not call back after the long talk. He must have found a place.

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Young man had gone to jail, got out on probation, got mad at his Probation officer and violated his probation--went back to jail. Afterward, he had no where to go, so his parole officer contacted PABC.

Man stayed at PABC for 5 months and made progress toward high school graduation, although slower than origianlly planned. He talked about continuing to use Marijuanna, though he apparently always passed his drug tests.

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Man had been in jail for two years for felony possession of fire arms, but said he had court papers showing he was allowed to possess them. Said he did not have access to needed legal counsel and that he already had a law firm helping him appeal his conviction. He had been a very successful at construction, auto mechanics and real estate, previously.

Man was constantly talking calling and wanting to stop at various places to look for jobs or old houses that he could buy cheap. He wanted to take jobs that were 1.5 hours away and bothered our drivers to take him theme. He finally found a house to stay in near the job site and moved. He was skilled, but at times boasted of abilities greater than he possessed.

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Disabled young man who had diseases since birth picked up an opiate addiction when he was treated for pain. Drug rehab places would not take him because he had to go three times per week for dialysis--they realized he could get opiates then and they could not treat him. He had learned to be devious about getting and using opiates.

After talking to relatives, some of which no longer wanted him in their homes, PABC realized that we could not prevent him from getting opiates here. He was very good at faking pain and asking for drugs. He was supposed to be on a kidney transplant list, but he was likely to be taken off because he kept smoking. He needs to realize that nobody can help him until he really wants to change.

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Man who had multiple disabilities who had been at PABC before and still struggled with alcohol asked to come back to PABC as his last remaining parent was dying. Father had put his house up for sale and did not want man to live there. Man came to PABC from another shelter.

Man got into a housing agency program. He was helpful and little difficulty at PABC, though still consumed alcohol secretly at times.

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Man came back to PABC because a promised living place was not delivered.

Man took a job and continued to receive some disability. He arranged to rent a house along with another guest.

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Man left PABC to help a sick relative and for a promised place to stay. They promised place to stay did not work out.

Man spent more time talking to and holding onto young women than he spent looking for jobs and housing. After multiple written requests, he would not stop. We required him to leave. We encouraged him to find a place locally to follow up on the job and housing he almost had, but he chose a friend 2 hours away.

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Single retired man was living in his van after he moved out of an apartment and had a lot of unexpected expenses. He had a lot of bills which ate up most of his retirement, not leaving enough for conventional housing.

Man found a good job and the extra money gave him the ability to pay for a place to live.

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Early 30s man came from a psychiatric hospital. He had four drug felonies and was desirous of getting away from that lifestyle. He planned to get a job, his driver's license back and then a vehicle. The drug felonies prevented him from getting any food assistance.

Man spent a lot of PABC time away with friends--whom he said were good for him, but we do not really know. He went to a dairy and asked for a job, but asked for their phone number again when he left because he said he lost it. We have no real evidence of trouble, but we do not really know.

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Man had a very successful career, but overworked and turned to alcohol. He lost his marriage and his good jobs--came to PABC with a part time job and a great desire to recover.

Man did not come to any of PABC classes or meetings and was still drinking alcohol. He was asked to either agree to work on recovery or leave. He left without leaving any information.

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Man had been prison for seven years for armed robbery. The robbery was drug related and he said he was done with that lifestyle. He came to PABC because he and a current PABC guest developed a romantic interest in each other when they had been in a psychiatric hospital a few months ago.

Man left after a few days because he found a job elsewhere and his Parole Officer would not transfer him to a homeless shelter.

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Man called PABC from a rehabilitation place, but never mentioned he had any substance abuse problems. He claimed he was calling PABC because all the tri-cities shelters were full.

The man was lying about all the other shelters being full. We explained that he needs to be truthful with people from whom he expects help. He hung up.

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Disabled man with gunshot injury and reading disability had been living in a hunting shack for a year after he walked away from a bad relationship of ten years. He had been married four times before. Now all he had was two suitcases of things.

Man was very helpful at PABC and did a lot of work as he was able. One of his relatives was given a trailer and he moved to their to live in it.

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Man was laid off of work in another state and his brother in Michigan said his health was failing and asked him to come stay with him--but they couldn't get along. Man had lots of retail and food service experience, but had difficulty because of a "breaking and entering" conviction. He got it by entering his mother's house through the window the family always left unlocked for emergencies. She had passed away and his sister was the executor and did not give him permission to enter, so she called the police.

Man's former girlfriend invited him to come back. PABC encouraged him to seek the life-long relationship taught in the Scriptures.

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Man moving from house to house was recommended to help by a former guest. The man was good at home repair, and people would sometimes let him stay while he was working, but had nothing stable. No substance abuse.

PABC talked and offered him a place to stay and rides to work. He made a plan to come in a few days, but did not. At least he knew he had options.

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Eighteen year old had been living on the street for a couple of years. PABC was contacted by a Port Austin business person's child knew who knew about him. He said he wanted to get a job, get a place to live and start a life.

Young man talked about coming to PABC, but never could arrive at a day to do it. It was too difficult for him to leave the environment of friends that he had.

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Man was brought back to PABC for the third time by his ex-wife who was "caring for him" after his knee surgery--he was on crutches. She brought him just after he received his disability check for the month, but he had little left.

Man was still convinced his ex-wife was trying to help him--even though she took most of his money every month. PABC was unsuccessful in getting her prosecuted as he told authorities she was helping him. He was still convinced that he would somehow get paid from the house that she had him sign over to her. She did get him into a government housing program.

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Man returned to PABC almost 7 years later, having spent some time working, some time in jail and having lost most of his friends.

Man left without without talking to staff. He told others he was going to take care of his girlfriend after one of her many surgeries--the same girlfriend that sent him out to be homeless a few months ago.

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Former college baseball player and construction manager had experienced the death of parents and several relatives and had a pending divorce. He came to Michigan to stay with a relative, who also lost the family home in a divorce. CMH placed him in a motel for a month, then contacted PABC.

Man had trouble with drugs--asked people about getting heroin and cocaine, then said he was joking. Similar issues with fornication. Broke his ankle, then took too much of his narcotic medicine and PABC had to call 911. He was incoherent--told the paramedics he broke his angle snow-boarding--in July.He needed to go some place that would control his medicine.

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Young man had lost his job, then stayed with relatives who were involved with criminal activity. He left there for Huron County, but was picked up for a long-unpaid parking ticket. His church brought him to PABC.

Young man was quickly found to be untruthful and stealing small items. He gave reasons for many things that he would, at some point, refuse to answer any further questions about--probably because there were not truthful answers to those questions. He was asked to leave and went to a job that provided a very basic living quarters.

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Mid-70s man had an apartment in Sebewaing to move to, but it was not going to be ready for another month. He had gone to stay in a $235/wk motel in Saginaw, but it but he was running out of money.

We agreed to take him but he never called back. Maybe his apartment became ready sooner or they offered to help with his motel cost.

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Seriously ill man was on disability, but lost it has payments because his mail did not reach him. He did not find out until his electronic payment card stopped working. He was two months behind in rent and had not got his payments reestablished yet.

Landlord was good to the man and gave him time. He was able to make payments up and did not have to leave his apartment. (But he felt better having an emergency place to go.)

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Man was asked to leave his girlfriend's house because of his excess drinking, but he did not want to go. She called PABC several times, but he did not want to talk.

PABC explained we do not accept people who do not want to be here: As long as he will claim that he will live on the street if he puts her out, and as long as she is unwilling to put him out on the street, then he will stay there with her. She needs to be willing to put him out to get him help.

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Man was court-ordered to leave his home when his fiancee's child by a previous marriage was visiting. The child really did not know this man, but her father had said so much bad about him that she was afraid of him. He could not afford a motel and had nowhere else to go.

The children's visit went well and the man returned to his home. He will not have to repeat this for another 3 weeks. Hopefully, his fiance will get this ban lifted in court soon.

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Retired man continued at PABC after a no-contact order was issued with his spouse. He intended to file for divorce. He intended to remain at PABC long enough to establish a job and housing.

Man was largely able to manage his own affairs, but he kept trying to get women to like him by spending money on them. Most of the women just used him, and then he tried to take out revenge on them. He attempted to convince some guests that he was a police officer--he no longer was. He was required to leave PABC for making false complaints about PABC and about Guests.

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Former PABC guest had been playing video games for very long hours, he had some hallucinations, law enforcement was called and he had to go to a psychiatric hospital. He felt that his family would not want him back so he called PABC.

We talked to his therapist who said he had no history of violence and was cooperating with treatment. We said that we would take him back provided he did not play video games at PABC, but his family decided to allow him to stay.

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Man was court-ordered to leave his home when his fiancee's child by a previous marriage was visiting. The child really did not know this man, but her father had said so much bad about him that she was afraid of him. He could not afford a motel and had nowhere else to go.

The children's visit went well and the man returned to his home. He will not have to repeat this for another 3 weeks. Hopefully, his fiance will get this ban lifted in court soon.

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Young man just got out of jail for filing a false police report. Norm had sent him literature about the importance of truthfulness while he was in jail--he promised to turn over a new leaf. He stayed with family for a few days after getting out of jail, then got a job at a nearby dairy and the dairy owner asked if he could stay at PABC. Man was very appreciative.

Man had some trouble getting along with PABC staff, but he was well liked at his job and got housing through them.

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Man was working and living at a local dairy when one of the workers attempt to stab him with a knife. A friend came to his aid and nobody was hurt. However, the man wanted to leave as he felt endangered there. PABC encouraged him to file a police report and he did.

As the police discovered, the man was stabbed by an illegal alien, who was taken into custody by the federal authorities. The man did not come to PABC--apparently keeping his job at the dairy.

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A social worker called about an 18-year old had been living outside for 3 months. He did not get along with his parents. He was not going to school and had 2.5 years to finish--hoped to get a GED. He was strong and wanted to work, but had only odd jobs. He had a girlfriend of seven days--who wanted him to call her daughter, "our daughter".

The young man wanted to come to PABC, especially if we could get him a job at a dairy and arrange for food stamps for him. However, PABC told him he would be about 80 minutes away from his girlfriend. He said he would come, but the social worker could not find him the next day. He had gone to the city where his girlfriend lived...

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Man was staying at a house with several friends. One couple with jobs left, leaving him to pay most of the bills. He used his car money to keep utilities on. He needed to divorce his wife who was bringing her new boyfriend to live there. The owner of the house--who was also living there--wanted him to leave as well. He left so he could get a couple of pay checks to pay needed bills and get into a new place.

He continued at PABC for 9 months, working, paying off expensive car payments and paying PABC utilities. He was very easy to get along with, but created some suspicion by taking other female guests alone on long car rides. He was not allowed to return when he took a teen woman half his age on a 2-day trip without permission.

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Man was involved with a struggle with his girl-friend of five years.They both escalated the conflict--no charges were immediately filed. They were behind in rent and were losing their apartment. He did not have a license, and she was no longer available to take him to work. He hoped to reconcile.

Man was not able to reconcile as her Personal Protection Order stopped him from talking to his girl friend. He worked hard at his dairy job and they gave him a place to live there. He had to pay thousands in court fines and child support--his boss advanced him some of the money. He stayed positive and things were going well for him.

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Man returned to PABC after he was released from jail and concluded other important business.

Man got a promotion at his job and arranged for his own housing. He made all of his distant court dates for divorce and "stalking" charges--paying for gas expense. It was difficult for him, but he managed to survive what appeared to be a very powerful attempt of his well-connected ex-wife to falsely convict him and keep his children away from him. He now has court-authorized visitation.

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Bright young man in his twenties whose parents were not in his life became depressed and went to a hospital for suicidal thoughts. He was not getting along with his father's girlfriend, so was not welcome back there. He had a lot of ability and work experience.

The man found jobs and was occasionally helpful on campus. He said that he prayed for the first time in a long time while at PABC. He also said that he had struggled through two bad relationships with women--cost him a lot of money. He was last seen leaving with a female former-PABC Guest. He never checked out and left much of his stuff behind.

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Younger man has a wife with mental health diagnoses. Workers came to her house to administer her medication, but they do not watch her take it and he thinks she abuses it. He claimed that she falsely charges him with attacking her, infidelity, etc. He said his lawyer told him to plead guilty to a reduced charge. They have a child that his been placed with a grandparent pending current problems. The wife wanted him to leave for now.

Man received help from a local church minister, who apparently accepted his story and gave him a few days in a hotel. He wanted to stay with his wife if she could get over her present mental difficulties. PABC planned to take him, but he apparently found another solution--no more calls.

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Severely disabled older man was being evicted because his landlord died and his building was being sold. After rent and utilities, he only had $150 per month from his disability check. He had no family who were able to help him and he could not move himself.

The man had lived in adult foster care for 15 years previously, but did not get along with the lady who ran it. He decided not to come to PABC because he did not think he would be able to get around easily enough on the campus. (PABC guesses he went back to adult foster care.)

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Man from another area got jail time for white collar crimes in both his area and Huron county. He served the other county first, then Huron county. When he got out on Huron county parole, his county would not allow him to transfer back there. He needed a place in Huron County or he would go back to jail.

He was educated and hard-working. He got into a job and housing program quickly. He also helped us put up LED light bulbs to replace the old ones.

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Man called in the evening and said he needed a place that night. (It was cold outside.) Norm asked how he was going to get to PABC and a few other questions, but he did not want to give many answers.

PABC called back after the time he was due to arrive and the man said he had a place for the foreseeable future. Norm encouraged him to be more forthcoming with information if he ever needs help.

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Disabled man who had been homeless for some time had a difficult time getting into HCV housing due to long waiting lists. He decided to come to PABC as their were available vouchers here.

Man got along well for months, but then decided he wanted to "defend" a guest that he felt was treated unreasonably. After that, he began drinking and became threatening and felt free to ignore PABC rules which he did not agree with. PABC required him to leave.

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Teen out of high school did had not gotten along with his mother for a few years. His parents wanted him to go to college, but he wanted to work. When he lost is job and was not quick at getting another one, they asked him to leave. He stayed with a girl friend for a while, but she was still going back and forth between her divorced parents. When her alcoholic parent sent her out, he had no where to go.

Young man worked things out with his parents so that he was able to stay there.

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Male former PABC Guest stayed elsewhere for 2 years. Recently, his landlord/roommate brought his partner back to live with them and the partner did not want the man to stay anymore. The man's credit problems made finding a new place difficult.

Man was able to get into a good housing program after two weeks. He we quite responsible and helpful while he was here.

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Man with vehicle had been in Bad Axe a few days ago, but was from Traverse City. He wanted to come to PABC, but when asked, he admitted he had been in most of the shelters in Michigan. He said he had a CDL, but could not get driving jobs because the person who trained him had 5 or 6 accidents when he was with him.

Man explained that he was not "slow" like many homeless people, but he is sharp and a "rebuker" of others who are wrong. He explained how he got into fights because other guests said told him things that were false. PABC explained that few shelters will accept him if he is constantly antagonistic and difficult. We recommended a shelter near truck driving jobs.

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Disabled man had been living at an apartment that had bad mold--he realized he had to leave. He stayed with this ex wife for a few days, but she said her subsidized housing lease would not allow her to have any long-term guests.

It appeared that the man's ex-wife was after his money. every month when he got his check, take him to her house and buy things for her with his money. She has his TV, phone, computer and other things of value. She took him away from PABC without warning and said that he went to jail, which was false. PABC contacted Social Security, Adult Protective Services and local police for an investigation.

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Man was accused of domestic violence by ex-girlfriend, but it appears she was also on probation and he said she started the fight. He filed a police report about valuable possessions she took from him. He already had leads on jobs and housing in the area.

May was acquitted of violating his no contact order with the "victim" of his alleged violence--with the help of PABC director's testimony. He worked hard at a dairy job, paid off old utility bills, obtained ID documents, qualified for a housing program and found a place that would accept a felony record. He did some very good work on campus as well.

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Middle-aged man with multiple disabilities had too much alcohol and got in a physical fight with his girlfriend. There were no injuries that needed treating and he was so upset over what he did, psychiatric treatment was prescribed. The courts would not allow him to return until hearings were held, so he came to PABC,

Hearings were held and the man was allowed to return. He was very thankful for his time at PABC, including the PABC classes.

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Retired man was not getting along with his wife. She and another relative misconstrued one of his statements as a threat and called law enforcement. He had no previous police record, but some indication of present mental instability. The judge released him from jail provided he lived at PABC.

Man was able to get his own apartment with his next check. He hoped to work on his relationship issues.

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Man was living with his baby's mother for a year, but he was not working and they were not getting along. He was not causing immediate trouble, but she asked him to leave.

The man called several times to report a delay in his exit date. She called at least once trying to hurry it up. PABC realized that this is another case where the person who has control of the living space (the woman in this case) wants the other out but is not willing to call law enforcement to do it, so he will not come to PABC on his own.

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Older man was living with girlfriend of two years who had cancer, became combative and would not get help. He packed up and left. She falsely accused him and called law enforcement, who filed no charges, but called PABC so he could stay somewhere until his family could come get him.

Son of homeless Guest paid PABC to bring his dad to him, 90 miles away.

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Young man struggled with not getting along with his baby mama, staying out late with friends rather than tending to his work. He got into a physical fight, went to jail briefly and came to PABC.

Man still had a tendency to be untruthful about what he did and why. Stayed out late past PABC time limits or did not come back at all. Missed classes. Claimed to have jobs but never did. Took him aside to try to reach him with the importance of these things, but he would not listen.

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Older man was living in his car and needed a place to stay.

Man was critical of PABC classes and said he would rather drive to a shelter that did not have classes.

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Retired veteran in AFC home called again after a year and said he was still trying to become his own guardian,. He had a difficult time keeping his conversation on track. He said he was trying to go to the VA hospital in Saginaw. He did not want to go to the Akron veterans facility because he would be "downsizing".

PABC told him that he would not be able to bring his furniture into his room here either. PABC realizes that he probably will not be able to take care of himself--he said absolutely nothing about trying to pay his own rent and utilities from his retirement.

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Middle aged man was employed as a truck driver, but struggled with alcohol. He drove over a person's lawn and exposed himself to a person in a store. He served 120 days and said that he would not let it happen again. He kept his licence, so he hoped to get back to work soon.

Man got his commercial drivers license back and looked for jobs, but also struggled with alcohol and at times, unusual behavior. He went to another shelter.

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Man's divorce was finalized the previous day and he no longer had any access to his children. He had worked in a carnival and traveled all over Michigan--so he came to Bad Axe where he had friends.

Man also had a girlfriend whom he was estranged from. During his months at PABC, he stayed in contact with her. He worked hard and helped at lot at PABC, but then also had various physical pains. He vacillated from applying for a job to applying for disability. He eventually decided to move back with his girlfriend.

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Older man lost his housing arraignments, so he came back to PABC. Because of a previous bad driving record, his auto insurance was taking a huge amount of his money.

Man was able to get on disability and work things out with his long-time girlfriend whom he planned to marry. They were able to afford their own housing together.

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Older man said he qualified for disability income in a couple of months, but could not remember when he applied or if he was going to get any retroactive benefits. He was difficult to deal with and did not want to answer questions.

PABC did not accept the man--told him he needed to be more cooperative and truthful if he expects help from others.

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Young man was not getting along with his girlfriend--they had a one-year-old together. They were living with her step dad and the step dad asked the young man to leave. He said it was because he was hanging out with his friends and the step dad did not like that. He wanted to move away and get help getting into low income housing.

PABC called the girl friend and was told that the step dad required both of the young people to be in by 11 P.M. and the man had been out till after 2 a.m. four nights in a row. They had trouble with these issues for months. The man could get jobs, but then he would quit for weak reasons. PABC told him that he needs to stay with his family, abide by the house rules until he can earn enough to pay for his own home and set his own rules.

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Man came out of a year in jail for driving under the influence of alcohol and assaulting a police officer (he had been drinking then as well). He hoped to go to Bay City where he had more relatives and where it would be easier to find a job. He also hoped to begin to call and see his children again.

Man was helpful working on campus, but did not find a job and did not seem to be doing enough to find one. He spent a lot of time on facebook and pursuing short-term physical relationships with women. He agreed to move on to a Saginaw shelter.

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Man asked to come back after two years. He had claimed to be sober, but was secretly drinking.

He was not sorry for all the lies of his last stay, but was stressing how badly he needed help. We explained that he needs to find help another place and be truthful. We offered to help him go to a rehab place, but he refused.

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Man in warren with a good social security income said he could not find housing because the waiting lists in Dearborn took years. He said he was house-sitting for someone and did not know when it would end, but always asked if he could come. Said he had been sober for eight years.

When man finally asked to come to PABC, he called the person for whom he was house-sitting and found a very different story. She had set up housing appointments for him, but he did not go to them. He has been living in places he should not for eight years and has not been sober that long. He spends a lot of money on computers and Internet.

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Man had his things moved into an apartment building, but could not move in himself until electricity was turned on 5 days later. The friend he was staying with had to leave to help a sick relative--he did not want anyone in his home while he was away.

Housing program and financing were finally ready to take this man. He seems to have stolen a few small things when he left.

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Man left his girl friend because she no longer wanted him and her dad punched him in the face. They have a 3 year old together, but no court orders. He asked for $30 to get his truck to PABC, but since it was uninsured we suggested he leave it parked and we would pick him up.

PABC went to pick the man up, but he left minutes before and was gone for an hour. PABC spoke for almost an hour with the elderly person he has temporarily staying with--very interesting. When he came back, he did not want to go to PABC--said that he was working things out with his ex-wife a little. He may have just hoped to get $30 for gas...

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Older disabled veteran with a significant monthly income was evicted by his ex-wife.

PABC asked how much money he had then gave him the phone number of a complex where he could move in for about $500. He would easily be able to afford rent, utilities and food in the future.

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Middle aged disabled man had been in hospital then adult foster care, but was able to get out on his own. He arranged his foster care exit a few days before the money was ready to be transferred to his new apartment , so adult protective services brought him to PABC. At first, he did not agree to follow the rules, but after four hours of waiting and nobody to pick him up, he agreed.

Man found a friend who was willing to take him until his apartment was ready. He was thankful for the night's stay and the food we gave him.

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Young man had to leave his home because his juvenile brother brought in illegal drugs and the police came and charged everyone with something--even though they were largely unaware of the specific drug found. The brother was in rehab, but came home for a visit, then tested positive. The man had a job in Bad Axe and talked about changing his life.

Had a friend to stay with near his job, so he left to stay there. He was not sure how well it would work, so he asked if he could come back if it did not.

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Man who had been married a long time with four children was divorced when his wife got into an affair with a person with certain governmental influence. It appears that he needed to get out of that jurisdiction. He also had a history of substance abuse, but had largely overcome it.

Man made some very benign comments that were interpreted by others as threats to a school. When his wife was not getting what she hoped in her divorce case, these weeks-old comments were suddenly judged to be so bad that he had to be taken to jail. He was very cooperative and non-threatening to everyone at PABC.

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Man went back to Missouri to serve 5 months on an old warrant. He led prayers and Bible studies in the jail. He wanted to come back to Michigan because he had a job here and good friends--his Missouri friends were mostly drug users. He paid for phone money to keep in contact with PABC.

Man was not allowed to leave Missouri, even though the judge in his case said he could. The parole staff could not find sufficient evidence that he ever was a resident of Michigan even though he had an address and a job here. There was no requirement to transfer him, so they refused.

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Man had some difficulty getting along with his partner of 10 years--his mother in law reported him for domestic violence and later stalking--communication when a no-contact order was in effect. This happened even though the woman frequently contacted him. Man had 50% custody of two elementary-age children. He said woman still had alcohol and drug issues, and that he may need to obtain full custody.

Man went back to jail because he responded to a communication from his "ex". His order prevented any communication, even if the "ex" started it.

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Young man with little work experience was given a free place to stay at a farm and asked to work full time there with no compensation. He had no vehicle and could not leave. PABC took him providing he would look for a job here.

Young man played more video games and gave excuses rather than looking for a job. He tried to avoid class and other responsibilities at PABC, became argumentative at times, so we required him to leave.

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Local disabled man charged with domestic violence by his live-in girl friend claimed that he only argued with her. She was not on the lease of his apartment, but he had a prior DV conviction, so was required to leave. He had a job. He simply needed a place to stay until he could get his apartment back.

PABC provided transportation the next day so the man could pack a bag from his apartment with police supervision. Man was able to get his apartment back when his ex-girlfriend left after six days. This shows the value of local shelters. This man would not have been able to tend to this business and keep his job if he had to go to Bay City. If the DV accusation turns out to be false, PABC is especially pleased to have helped this man.

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Young man did some community service work at PABC, then went back to jail, then wanted to live at PABC. He did not call, his mother and Probation Officer did.

PABC explained that he often did not come or stay the promised number of hours when he did community service before. If he cannot follow probation rules for which he was sent back to jail, we do not expect he would follow our rules, which have much less strict enforcement. We explained he needs to find a new place and earn their trust.

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Older man had physical disabilities and PTSD from watching his dad kill his mom as a child (she had a bad heart and he was able to convince investigators that she died of natural causes). He is experienced with construction, mechanics and HVAC, but cannot do the work anymore. He was sleeping in his truck.

PABC invited him to come, but he never set a date or called back to say he did not need to come.

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Man struggling with alcoholism was permitted to come back provided he stayed away from it. He was not permitted to room with his girlfriend, rather encouraged to get stable housing, get married and then move in together.

Man kept a job, got a marriage license and planned a wedding. But when he had money, he went back to alcohol and spent the night with his fiance off campus contrary to PABC rules and his explicit agreement.

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Older Veteran was being exited from the veterans shelter and would probably not be welcome back. He said he needed a place for only a few days until his father from West Michigan could get him.

PABC called his father and found that his father could take him right away. We helped with transportation. It seems man really did not want to go back home and largely invented the difficulties in the hope that he could figure out other arrangements. Even so, we helped take him home.

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Older teen with his younger girlfriend came to PABC after being ousted from a friends house. They had previously been successfully renting an apartment with the friend, but the friend wanted to stop so he could return home. Man and girlfriend were working.

The couple were able to get their checks and get into their own housing.

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Disabled veteran made a sincere effort to live with his children and their mother for six months, but they did not get along well and she required him to leave. He came back to PABC awaiting entrance to a veterans program.

Veteran was able to get into a facility for Veterans where they would be able to help him with disability and other paperwork.

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Middle aged man with a lot of illness and a criminal record said he was asked to leave his girl friends house. He said she was unfaithful and he wanted to get back to God and do better.

PABC talked with him extensively, but found that his criminal record was much bigger than he originally said. Also, his girlfriend said that he was unfaithful and that he "needed to grow up". PABC found he was not truthful about other things explained to him that he will need to become truthful if he expects anyone to really help him.

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Older man had been staying in his truck and applied for a government housing program. He previously had many skilled jobs, but was unable to work due to a medical condition--not quite old enough to retire. He had a small savings, a vehicle and money to maintain it, but realized he had no money in his budget for housing until he qualified for the program. The housing agents suggested he stay at PABC until the program comes through.

Local housing program did not approve him, so he left for Detroit--do not know if he was going to a shelter, friend, relative or to live in his Truck again.

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Man came out of jail for drug use. Had previous felonies years ago, but had left the drug life style. He did not want to go back to where his drug using friends were, but one recommended PABC.

Man worked hard at PABC, then worked hard at a job. He was in several brief relationships with women at PABC, each party claiming that the other was the one pushing for the relationship. He was eventually found with a female PABC guest in his room late at night along with alcohol. He was required to leave.

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Younger man with several convictions for fleeing from arrest and absconding from parole--had been at PABC before. Had a tether this time. Needed another month of good behavior in order to get off his parole and the tether he was wearing.

Man threatened PABC Guests and property. He still seemed primarily interested in getting off his parole so that he could get a medical Marijuana card. PABC reported his threats to law enforcement which were a violation of his parole.

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Man was on a prisoner reentry program which was expiring and he needed a place to go. Tuscola parole officer recommended PABC.

PABC recommended that he go to Saginaw as it was closer to his family a the kind of work he can do. We also noted that he had no prior convictions to the one for which he was serving, but that was not true.

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Middle age man not getting along with girlfriend of 25 years. Their daughter is attacking him. His family are HBH clients, but HBH recommended that he leave to save trouble. He was staying with his sister temporarily.

PABC would accept this man, but encouraged him to work out his problems. He did not call back.

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Young man with a criminal background was couch-surfing, which was not acceptable to his parole officer. He was released from jail on the condition that he had a place to stay--which turned out to be PABC.

Young man came to Bible studies and was very helpful. A younger Guest was reciting a rap song and this man thought he had called him a vulgar name. He grabbed the younger Guest and told him to stop it. Other adult guests became involved and a fist fight broke out. This man was throwing punches at others, but in the end received nearly all the damaging blows of the fight. He was required to leave the next day.

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Man came to Michigan to live with his cousin whom he did not know well and her boyfriend. He got a job at a dairy and they demanded he give them nearly all of his money and do housework as well. He left to PABC. Upon arrival, they accused him of stealing their checkbook. The County Sheriff did not find the checkbook, but found an old Missouri warrant, and he went to jail.

After three weeks in the Huron County jail, the man was extradited to Missouri. He said it was a charge for which he had never received any paperwork. He previously called police when he was attacked by two other men. Drug residue was found on a pen in the coat he was wearing, for which a warrant was later issued. The man said another person had worn the coat and the pen was not his. He was very interested in the Bible and studies, and wanted to come back to PABC.

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Cass City man on probation for DUI needed a place to stay where he could get to his Bad Axe job.

We made arrangements to pick up the man, but called just before leaving to find that he had made arrangements to stay with a relative in Bad Axe.

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Middle-aged man with alcohol problems needed to do community service instead of jail.

He did eight hours of service at PABC but was found to be drunk, so was not allowed to do any more.

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Older man had been living with a friend for two years, but his friend was beginning to have major medical problems and would likely be leaving for an institution.

Man obtained a good job and paid for utilities and transportation. Had some trouble with alcohol abuse, but largely kept it to himself. Moved to a friend's house.

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Man had struggled with alcohol addiction, went through rehab a couple of times, but continued to relapse. He deliberately stole a bottle so he would get help. He did a few months in jail, then a chaplain encouraged him to come to PABC. He had a college degree and a lot of technical skills.

Man used his technical skills to help PABC many times and never got involved with alcohol again. He attended staff Bible studies most of the time. Nevertheless, he insisted on keeping a cat in his room, without a litter box, even when warned not to do it. He moved to Saginaw where technical jobs are more plentiful.

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Older teen came to PABC with his 17-year old baby mama. She had been sent out of her home with her grandma and they had lived with a few friends, but nothing stable.

Man and his girl-friend worked out an arrangement whereby they could help and pay and stay with someone else. The man continued to look for a job.

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Middle-aged man required to leave the place he was staying due to his domestic violence. His wife started it, when he restrained her, she asked her child to call 911. Because she asked for the call, he was prosecuted, even though he was injured and she was not. His professional medical workers asked for one night for him.

Man was offered a place by his wife's sister. He hopes to get the charges dropped in court and try to help his wife. She was brain injured, has a history of confrontations, but he hopes to keep the family together.

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Man and his children's mother both overdosed six months ago and the mother died. The man is trying to get a job and get re-established so he can get his children back.

The man did some good work, and was polite and helpful to staff, but he also apparently drank and was difficult to deal with when he was drunk. He entered several rooms without permission and apparently took things out of one Guest's car. Another Guest said he was hit by this man when he tried to collect money owed. Man was later pled "no contest" to "delivery of a controlled substance causing death".

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Mentally disabled guest got behind on rent and was evicted for alcohol-related aggression. Fines and alcohol/drug testing fees prevented him from getting new housing right away.

Man took care of his court issues and largely cooperated with PABC, but still had some alcohol and probably drug issues from time to time. Became threatening at times near the end of his stay and was required to leave.

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Middle-aged man came back to his baby-momma (former PABC guest), but she did not want him there long, so he moved in next door with another middle-aged woman (former PABC guest), but she soon asked him to leave. He was quite able and willing to work.

Man got jobs, but used some of his money for alcohol, got drunk, and went back to the apartment where he was ordered by the landlord not to return. He went to jail for trespassing. He left clean evidence of alcohol consumption and smoking in bed in his room--also left his window wide open during freezing temperatures. PABC packed up his belongings and took them to jail.

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Middle aged vet had been convicted of operating a Meth-lab since his last stay at PABC. He had a job and a place to live, but things were happening at his living place that could jeopardize his parole, so he asked to come to PABC as soon as possible to escape the trouble there.

Man required to leave for continuing to violate PABC rules--smoking in bed so much in a few days that all his bedding smell like smoke (very dangerous); promising to come to required class when reminded, then skipping; falsifying his military service record during the interview.

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Older man was staying with a woman who was evicted. She went somewhere else and he had no where else to go. He was in good health and had worked lots of jobs, but had no relatives to go to. He did not know anything about the various government housing programs available.

Man did lots of maintenance work for PABC and found other jobs on his own. He moved to a house with another PABC guest.

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Man was staying with his girl friend and six children. They were having trouble with some of the teenagers and he had to restrain them. Somebody complained, but the man was allowed to stay provided he would not put hands on the children or drink any alcohol. He had some alcohol away from home and the police found out and required him to leave. He had no family in the area.

The man got a job near his home and worked hard. Both he and the children's mother made efforts to restore the family. The Man's children were removed from the home (we don not know why), so he was able to return there. We never had no difficulty with him.

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Man wrote from jail looking for a positive Christian place to go.

PABC sent him literature about truthfulness and asked him what he thought about it. We also asked him to explain why he got in jail. He never answered.

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Middle-aged man struggled with alcoholism. He and a friend were sent out of a relative's house because they invited yet other friends to come live with them without permission.

Man and friend were not honest about their criminal history. We taught them about the importance of truthfulness and required them to leave. We told them to be truthful the next place they go. A relative is letting them use their restroom, but requiring them to stay outside.

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Man in his 30's had lived with a friend a long time, both done only unskilled labor. They were both sent out of a relative's house because they invited yet other friends to come live with them.

Man and friend were not honest about their criminal history. We taught them about the importance of truthfulness and required them to leave. We told them to be truthful the next place they go. A relative is letting them use their restroom, but requiring them to stay outside.

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Upper 30s man with alcoholic father struggled with alcohol and drugs his entire adult life and never left home. The family had been enabling him, but agreed to stop.

PABC highly recommended a recovery program, as we do not have the ability to closely monitor Guests.

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Man who lived about 200 miles away was brought from jail in his home county to Huron county on an old warrant, severed a few days, and was let go with no way to get back home.

PABC took man to Saginaw with another trip and bought him a bus ticket to Ann Arbor, which was close enough to home that someone could come get him.

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Man called from nursing home hoping to get out. He had a hip replacement and other major operations--could no longer work. He needed a worker and really struggled with steps. He was estranged with most of his family.

PABC suggested family, a nursing home or adult foster care until he could get disability. He could not care for himself and PABC does not have staff to do it.

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Man had been struggling with alcoholism for many years. His girlfriend came to PABC to escape the drinking environment with him. He wanted to come to, but we did it only on the condition that he went to rehab first. He did not want to go, but for the first time in his life, he did!

Man asked to leave rehab a few times, but we and his family refused to get him. He completed the program and was sober at PABC for two weeks, but then decided to return home so he could drink again. Hopefully, he will remember his 30 days of sobriety.

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Huron County Sheriff brought a young man who was asked to leave his foster home, waiting for the Public Guardian to take care of him the next day.

The young man stayed several days, then went back to adult foster care. He did not cause trouble, but he had extreme trouble telling the truth.

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Young man was getting out of mental hospital. The reason he gave for going in was overwork: 25 days in a row working 12 hours. He could not go back to his former residence.

PABC said his large amount of work should give him enough money to get into an apartment. He would be better to live closer to work. (If his money went to substance abuse, we was not admitting it.)

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Man being released from prison on sex offender list asked to come to PABC.

PABC called to say he could not come due to new policy.

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Parents called about their son in 30s with a record of dishonest and a record for stealing and identity theft. He had stolen thousands from them, so they would not let him return home.

PABC felt unable to stop him from continuing in his ways, and that he would cause trouble for PABC. We recommended them family get unified on sending him to Teen Challenge or some other strict program.

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Woman with very difficult past got into a fight with her long-term boyfriend and the police brought her to PABC rather than jail.

She talked to PABC ministry and we took her back to her home, helped the two make peace and they stayed together.

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Young adult man came to Bad Axe because his job interviews at Walmart were going very well & his girlfriend lived here. Was staying at home with girlfriend and her dad, but landlord found out and ordered him out. He and she still have a year of high school to finish and plan to do so. His mother, about 100 miles away, was supportive all all this.

Man kept a job for his duration, but at trouble at the end and quit. He did not pay utilities, he also dropped his girl-friend. He did save for a vehicle. He moved back with his mother and siblings.

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Human Development Commission called about a man who had to leave his housing because it was owned by an HDC board member and there was a conflict of interest. They hoped to have new housing for him in a few days.

Man had 49 criminal charges documented online, many to which he pled guilty, some for which he was convicted. PABC rejected him because he would not answer some interview questions and kept talking about "treasonous traitors" who were trying to poison his dwelling, food and clothing, that would put him in the hospital. If that is true, he is is inviting danger here; if not true, he is a danger here.

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Former guest asked to come back to PABC after losing his housing a job again. He continued to struggle with untruthfulness and alcohol.

Because PABC had done so much to help him before, taking him to work, etc. and he had been lying about his drinking the whole time, PABC told him that is the cost of lying. PABC took him to a Saginaw shelter instead.

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Older teen was in foster system since age 14, rejected by his parents. He had been in trouble, but got a job and was trying to get his own apartment.

PABC suggested appropriate housing agency programs.

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Man with back and arthritis pain struggled with alcohol and pill abuse. He took one of his relatives medicine and had to go to the hospital. He came to PABC to stay a couple days until he can get into a rehab program.

Man stayed clean, worked hard in the PABC garden, and left for a rehab program. He was very thankful for the PABC opportunity.

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Man in his 50s had mortgage problems, was evicted.

Found other solution.

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Older teen whose mother was lost to substance abuse and father remarried to woman with a younger family had been couch surfing for months and had most of his things stolen. He heard about PABC from friends.

Teen violated one of the conditions of his bond and had to go back to jail. He did not cause trouble for PABC.

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Asked to come while he was in Jail, but did not answer. Talked about coming a few months after he was out.

His relatives were afraid that he went back to live with the people with whom he got into trouble. PABC at least offered him an alternative.

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Young man with an obvious physical disability and deceased parents had not been able to find a job since high school. He was raised by his at times over-indulgent grandmother, who wanted him to leave, and filed a charge over a petty issue to make it happen.

Young man was brilliant at computers and technical things, but struggled with keeping a normal sleep schedule, keeping is room clean and staying away from substance use. He did use his skills to help PABC and got into a program to help handicapped people. PABC was a positive experience for him, even though he made less progress than we had hoped.

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Disabled man wanted to come to PABC, said his family was tired of him living there. However, he was also pursuing an ex-girlfriend at PABC.

PABC asked man what his plan was to get on his own if he came to PABC. He had no answer. PABC told him his family should be able to help him get into his own housing with his disability income. He has enough. He does not need to come here.

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Male seeking a place to stay upon release from prison--on the sex offender list.

PABC told him we are not accepting people on the sex offender list to our main campus--and have not found any individuals who would accept them. Gave info on where he could go.

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Young man had a Domestic Violence charge with his little brother so he cannot go home. He has been staying with various friends. He had a job for 7 months and another for a year. He has anxiety, bi-polar, insomnia, ADHD. He would need to get his medical help transferred to Huron County to live here. If he cannot find another place to go, he will ask to come.

He did not call back, so he probably found another living space and a job. Knowing he has somewhere to go is important.

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Nearly retired, but healthy man with previous convictions was looking for a job. His family was spread out over the whole country and he was not close to any of them. Apparently skilled and hard-working.

Man was helpful and repaired things for us, but continued drinking and violating PABC rules. He left overnight with a female guest who was required to leave.

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Man came to the Thumb from Texas to live with Huron County woman who told him to come and move in. She asked him to leave after two weeks.

The woman who invited this Texas man was known by PABC to be very unstable. PABC found help to get the man back to his baby-momma in Texas, rather than let him remain homeless here.

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Similar to his call three years ago, he was in the hospital and did not want to go home to his "screaming", "hoarder" wife with 20 cats that make the house smell terrible.

PABC told him we would pick him up. We asked if he needed anything from home and he said no. After talking, he agreed he needed some clothes and his tools. He decided to take a few days to get them ready. We never heard from him again.

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Disabled man had sold marijuana to feed his family--ended up with a 2-year prison sentence and a divorce. Was evicted for loud music. Evictions and felonies make new apartments difficult. He came to PABC awaiting government assistance for new housing.

Found a place with a friend the next day. He was glad we could help him out.

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Man had lived with three different girlfriends over the past few months. His present girlfriend was pregnant and left a local friends' home to go to her parent's home to get better care for her baby. Man had no place else to go.

Man worked a job steadily while at PABC, but mis-spent his money on entertainment. Multiple efforts to encourage good behavior did not work. He stayed with his girlfriend and moved to a barn with her. Fortunately, the grandmother had custody of her baby.

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Man currently had a Conservator/Guardian, but claimed that he had evidence he was corrupt and was seeking to get free of him. However, he admitted that they gave him a certain allowance to gamble every month and that he always spent all of it.

PABC gave him numbers of people who might help him, and reminded him of responsibilities that he would need to take care of. We encouraged him to get help from relatives who also think he does not need a Guardian/Conservator. If there are none who share that view, he probably does need one.

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Disabled man did something stupid--not aggressive--and ended up on the sex offender list. Had money for apartments, but could not find any that would take him along with his status and his parrot.

The local probation officers did not approve his transfer. They encouraged us to require offenders to sign a release to us so they can talk about their case before we accept them.

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Young man came with his widowed mother--helps her with health difficulties. He does not like mixing with people, but likes to work.

Man worked hard at his job, bought a car, and paid his fines. Nevertheless, he was nearly always alone. He started talking to others about weapons in his room--PABC found them. He was arrested for an illegal shotgun, taken to jail and not allowed to return to PABC.

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Former PABC guest came back after having been in jail. It appeared that new medication had caused his difficulties that cause him to leave before.

Man became difficult and somewhat violent again and was taken to jail. We are not sure whether his change in personality is due to solely to his medication or due to that combined with alcohol. After praying about the situation, we concluded that he must seek the solution. If it is alcohol, he must desire to stop; if it is just the medication, he needs to go to whatever program will solve it for him. We cannot make him do it; we cannot endanger others here.

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Younger man with several convictions for fleeing from arrest and absconding from parole. The Bad Axe parole officer could not get the normal funding to house him, so they asked us to take him until other arrangement could be made. PABC accepted him provided he would not leave campus without permission, and would be taken back by the parole office if he would not follow our rules.

The probation officer was able to obtain housing funding for this man the next day. While this one-day stay was a lot of work for us, the other option was to send him back to jail. We spent a couple of hours conveying a biblical perspective of life. He asked if he could come back later.

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Young man came from Port Huron to be paid to watch child part-time while his mother worked. It turned out to be no pay and full-time. When he complained, he was asked to leave.

He spent lots of time on the phone and FaceBook looking for a friend to either give him gas money or come pick him up. He was finally successful.

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Man was coming out of jail in Macomb County for drug related charges. He wanted to come Huron County where his long-time girl friend lived. One Parole Officer wanted him to come to PABC and one did not.

PABC spoke to two parole officers who differed greatly in where they thought was the best place for him to live. There were accusations of falsehoods coming from nearly every person involved. The man went back to jail for a parole violation.

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Parents with very isolationist religious views were not cooperative with mid-20s man in helping him to get a job or move out. A friend brought him to PABC.

Man required to leave PABC for breaking numerous rules and unsanitary conditions in his room. He had been staying overnight with some relatives as it was.

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Upper 20s veteran met a woman here online, moved to her apartment here, got a job, but the relationship did not work out, so he had to leave.

PABC encouraged them to make peace long enough for him to move directly somewhere else. PABC gave him lots of numbers to call--he even had veterans benefits.

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Tech worker a couple counties away lost his job, sold his car, and struggled with a child support case.

PABC helped to find local solutions for him. He was cheered up and did not call back.

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Older man who grew up in Huron County lost job and had to leave a partner who was suffering dementia due to probably-fatal idleness. Came to PABC from local friend's apartment who could not legally keep him there.

Man got a job and worked hard at it, but continued to have trouble with substance abuse--it was taking the money he should have used to pay utilities. He would only admit to the substance-abuse instances where he was caught--he denied that it was an ongoing problem.

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Middle aged man with masters degree lost good job due to illness, got behind on student loan, and now cannot get most jobs in his field because employers check credit history and will not hire professionals behind on their student loans. (This a national problem from which many never escape.)

Man was very quiet and on psychiatric medication when he arrived. He eventually decided to stop taking it and did quite well. He did accounting for PABC for a while and greatly improved a lot of the facilities. Later, he began to struggle with mental health issues and decided to leave to get help.

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Former guest lost entire disability settlement to incarceration housing fees and child support; lost monthly disability due to failure to report income; lost housing.

PABC required its last person on the sex offender list to leave. He found a trailer to stay in for a few months until his long-term plan for a house was to be realized.

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Disabled man lost his previous dwelling, failed to make new arrangements. He did have a job and paid a friend to take him. He had a girlfriend with a baby on the way.

He lost his job and broke up with his girlfriend, even though the baby was born healthy. He had trouble keeping commitments and moved in with another woman most of the time, so we packed up his belongings and told him to come get them.

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Man was in a Port Austin motel, but had no money and asked to come to PABC. He could not agree to our rules, so we took him to a Bay City shelter, but he refused to get out of the car. We stopped at several relatives houses and they refused to take him.

We took him back to the motel and paid for another couple of nights.

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Former Guest asked to come back after two years--having trouble because of his Sex Offender Status.

PABC helped to find other shelters closer to where Guest lived. Guest admitted that he could probably stay in Bad Axe--he was mostly looking for a free ride.

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Served a brief technical probation violation after his last visit, then successfully completed his probation. Had an auto industry job for a few months, lost it, went home and had trouble with the environment there.

Left without talking to anybody. Some accused him of stealing money and drinking alcohol, but we don't know. He is not welcome back.

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Man went to Jail for domestic violence with mom, but still gets along with her. Could not stay with her because he is no on the lease. Owned a home, but it was still rented out.

Man still struggling with alcoholism and truthfulness. Went back to a previous live-in job. Wants to remain in contact for spiritual help.

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Disabled man asked to leave by friend, stayed in a couple of different empty trailers owned by friends, but none were suitable to live through the winter.

After one day, he went back to the original friend's home. He will not be back soon, as PABC avoids enabling on-and-off relationships. Each party either needs to change so they can continuously live in peace with the other(s) or permanently move on.

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Formerly successful businessman lost house and all liquid assets in contested IRS case--could not afford lawyer to continue appealing. Many emergency programs are not available to people with substantial incomes during the first half of the year. Wife shoplifted for emergency needs and went to jail.

Man's children by his previous marriage were able to visit him.

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Man and fiancee were evicted--a tuscola shelter was able to take her but not him. She called asking for a place for him to stay.

Man stayed outside for a couple days, but found a job and apparently a place to stay (neither called back).

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Older teen with no good place to go had one deceased parent and one in a difficult situation--was raised mostly by relatives and various juvenile programs. A friend he met in the hospital encouraged him to come to PABC.

After looking for recovery programs and finding none that would take him, he did a lot of talking with his parent and made an agreement to return.

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Disabled man signed over family home he inherited to his ex-wife said she had to evict him--gave him a Notice to Quit"--along with other tenants, supposedly to resolve various legal difficulties with the unpaid taxes and potential foreclosure. She was having trouble.

We explained that most government agencies will probably not believe she is acting in the best interests of her ex-husband if she is making him leave his house to live at a homeless ministry.

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Man came from jail with long-time alcohol problems, but was on an alcohol monitor and expressed a sincere desire to trust God and get away from past problems.

Man had a couple of relapses into alcohol use--fell down and got injured. He got back on a tether and did not have trouble again.

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Nearly retired man was just released from hospital from trying to quit smoking and alcohol at the same time. Planned to just quit alcohol for now, find a job, and move on.

Man applied for disability instead of getting a regular job. He saved money doing odd jobs to by a bus ticket to go live with relatives in another state.

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Young man from Flint was picked up on an old warrant, served a couple of days, then was transported to Huron County on another old warrant. Served a couple of weeks and then was let out with nothing but his clothes on a very cold day. His mother's car was not working, so she could not pick him up.

We gave him some clothing and food, then drove him to his Flint home. He was very appreciative.

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Retired veteran could not stay at veterans facility because of sex offender status. He got on the list because we was drunk, unclothed and asleep at home and a minor walked into the room where he was. He received a year in jail for that and then later three more years because he could not find a place to live acceptable to the registry.

This man was always kind and helpful. He never caused any problems. He always contributed to utilities. He saved enough to get a train ticket to a southwestern state and have enough to get started there.

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Middle-aged man living at parents house claimed that his son and his nephew both assaulted him, so he wanted to leave and had no place to go. He did obtain one personal protection order from the court.

PABC talked to the grandparents (owners of the house), and encouraged them refuse entry to violent grandsons rather than have their son leave because he feels threatened. PABC explained that they are not doing any favors to their grandsons by letting them get away with assaults.

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Man planning where he will go when he leaves jail. He knows he has alcohol problems, but 12-step programs have not helped. Wrote long letters to PABC and wants to change.

He is planning to come to PABC and will be on an alcohol tether.

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Man went to jail for a couple months for not paying child support and lost his apartment. His boss asked us to provide a place for him to live when he got out.

He came to PABC, but we were too busy to interview him immediately. He went to work and by the time he was done he had found another place to stay.

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Young, mentally-challenged adult was being asked to leave his home my his mother. He said she never does what he tells her--always does things wrong. He is off his medication because he missed his appointment. We went to jail once for trying to hit his little brother with a hammer.

Since he was some distance from Port Austin, had no connections here, and had few friends where he was, we recommended that he go to a shelter in Saginaw or Flint where there would be a better chance of jobs.

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Nearly-retirement age man who worked all his life is now having trouble finding a job. His wife died a few years ago, and he does not have any other family he can stay with.

Man got a part time job and was eventually able to get into a housing program. He had a girlfriend that he intended to marry.

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Man struggling with some mental difficulties and who has been homeless numerous times in lis life was directed to PABC by the Huron County Sheriff.

He had some college education and a vast vocabulary. He continually tried to impress people with it, but much of what he said made little sense. He was concerned people might be stealing his spinal fluid. He could do good work at times, but frequently stopped for with questions about marginally-related issues. He left without warning, pulling the bed against the door behind him.

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Man in prison on one drug charge, had not where to go and hopes to be out in a few months.

Never called to tell us what happened.

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Man with previous felony spent 6 mo in jail on a new charge, but all chargers were dropped. He also believes his parole was extended a year unlawfully. He came to PABC with one month of parole left in order to avoid staying with friends who were doing illegal things that might get him into more trouble.

Man found another friend to stay with where there would hopefully be no trouble. After his last month of probation is over, he hopes to leave the area.

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Man had suffered a disabling skin disease for nearly all his life. Man's condition improved and he was able to leave adult foster care. His apartment was late being ready and he needed a place to go for two to three days.

Man ended up staying almost two years. He had difficulty taking care of himself, but moved into an apartment with a friend from PABC.

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Young man with alcohol and drug issues, also in the sex offender registry could not go home. He needed a place to go to after getting out of jail.

Stayed out of alcohol and drug troubles. Courts reduced some restrictions on sex offender probation. Left with a PABC guest whom he hoped to marry.

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Man had domestic violence charge with his wife. Breaks doors and walls, screams very loud, through something and hit her by accident. Needed a place to stay until he could finish anger management classes and return.

Our letter to him in jail was returned to us--even though he was not yet scheduled to be released We do not know what happened to him.

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Young man has drifted for about 10 years after his father died of a drug overdose. He was staying with a long-time ministry supporter of PABC who was going to be away for a few weeks and unable to keep him. If he does not work out at PABC, the young man can go back.

Young man arrived at PABC after traveling for over a month. After staying a week, he decided to look for jobs elsewhere. His dog escaped several times and wandered off to our neighbors.

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Older teen lost parents at age 5, raised by grandparents till 17, on the street for 2 years was losing his place to stay. He had frequent seizures which made it difficult to obtain any work, but had not yet applied for disability either.

PABC found a shelter with an opening for a program geared to youth. Offered him transportation to it.

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Sanilac County Department of Humans Services called about a disabled older man who was evicted from the home where he lived since birth--due to mismanagement by his relatives.

Department of Human Services found a foster care place for the man to live.

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Older teen displaced from his parent, lived with friend's parents, but was severely injured by a cow on their property and could not go back. He needed a place to stay upon exiting the hospital so he could finish treatments and 4 classes of high school. He wanted to remain in the same school that was well over an hour away from PABC.

PABC told him that he would not be happy so far away from all his friends and family at PABC, and that it would be easier to find friends now to take him where he wants to live, or he should go back to live with the parent that will take him.

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Older teen went with some bad friends on a break-in and was caught. Also fathered a child by an underage girlfriend. The two as well as the Girlfriend's mom are all working together to gain legal custody and provide for the child, but he cannot live with them now.

He got a job and made progress toward custody of his son, but then began to lie about where he was going and was required to leave PABC when we was away for two days and nights with no contact.

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Middle aged man who lost his job and nearly all his family and friends. He had a job and had never applied for any government assistance in his whole life. He had a serious medical condition that had never been treated. He was unaware of many basic services available to him.

He was able to get a job at a dairy and live on a small home on the property. That would allow him to fix his truck and tend to his medical condition. We encouraged him to go to church to establish friends.

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Young man had been at home with dad and step-mom for several years, had lost most jobs he started, was at times difficult and mostly played video games. Life was difficult for the parents, but they also realized it was bad for him.

PABC went to meeting with his dad, mom, step-mom and sister and they all worked out a plan for him to improve himself at home--otherwise he will come to PABC.

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Man disabled due to gunshot wound earlier in life came to PABC from hospital after a traumatic experience with previous room-mate. He completed the interview process, was given a room and said he could stay.

His relatives who brought him to PABC felt he would not be able to take care of himself at PABC so persuaded a nephew to take him in for a few weeks while longer term arrangements were sought.

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Older teen just out of high school was evicted by his mother because they did not get along with her and sisters--no criminal record, no other major difficulties.

He made some peace with his family and arranged to move in with a long-time friend.

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Former guest on disability was unable to keep up with previous medical bills. Housing program which had been paying his rent ended.

Man had difficulty at PABC, so he made arrangements to live at a girlfriend's home. She got his money and he had to leave in a couple of weeks. PABC declined to take him back, but helped him move on to another place.

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Older teen sent to psychiatric hospital by parents, claimed they made false accusations about him. He had only finished 10th grade, hoped to get a GED.

PABC was about four hour away from where he lived. His grandparents were less than an hour away and willing to help him. PABC suggested he contact them.

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Caregiver/fiance of disabled woman for past 2 years had trouble finding a job after losing his own business. Back child support prevented him obtaining a place to live. Had a previous prison conviction for which he served the entire time, but six years later is still appealing in an effort to clear his name.

Left to continue to take care of the woman he came in with--praying that God would give him the patience to do it. He got a good job and a house.

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Man had several convictions for various kinds of larceny. Found difficulty obtaining a job. Family was not supportive and asked him to leave.

Man made progress, obtained some jobs, and was generally respectful. He was probably cheated by one employer. However, he caused enough trouble for other guests and staff that he was asked to leave.

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Huron Behavior Health called with a man that had been asked to leave the friend's house where he was staying and had no place to send him. He had substance abuse issues and trouble managing his affairs.

He made a lot of progress in managing his life and did a lot of good work on the PABC grounds. Even so, he continued to use alcohol at times which did not go well with his medication. Eventually, the court appointed a guardian for him and moved him to a friend's house.

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Man had several convictions for drunk driving, and recent parole violations--maybe for drinking and maybe due to technical problems with monitoring equipment. His family was very negative toward him, so he decided to move out.

Had to go back to jail for a couple of days for a minor parole violation, then got a job and a temporary place to stay until he could afford his own.

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Person he stayed with was done with him. He wanted to get a ride to Saginaw to go to Denver.

Woman he claimed to have left came back to get him. He said he was going to marry her. We do not want to aid in this ongoing instability in the future.

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Middle age man earning minimum wage with medical and auto bills got behind on rent and landlord asked him to leave. Amount due was disputed, but tenant never got receipts for his payments.

Did not tell us when he left or where he went. A friend said he thought he got a place to stay in the same town where he worked.

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Disabled veteran rejected from a veterans program for bringing a pellet gun into the veteran's housing unit, upsetting another person there. No major difficulties otherwise.

Man was permitted back into the veterans program after being away from it for 30 days.

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Man out of jail, convicted for domestic violence--could not go back where he came from and had no where else to go. He could have gotten out of jail sooner by accepting a plea bargain, but insisted on a trial and now an appeal because he claims to be innocent.

Man found a friend who would take him in and had an appointment to get a former job back.

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Man had type sexually explicit message to someone who he never knew or met who claimed to be under 18--did four years in prison because of it. he needed a place to live when he left.

Required to leave for immoral relationship with guests and verbal threats toward guests. Called later trying to help someone else--had a job and was thankful.

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Middle-age man who had been living with his mother for years became upset with her and she called the police. He was charged with domestic violence and had to live elsewhere. No other criminal history.

Man got a job quite soon after arriving, Got into some trouble with another guest, so he had to find a place right away to leave.

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Man had been homeless for 20 years, invited to stay with a friend in Bad Axe, but was sent out within a few days into zero-degree weather. Man went to Sheriff's office, which called us.

Went back to stay with his friend. (We should not take him back unless the relationship clearly ends. We do not want to enable dysfunctional relationships.)

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Man had wife and child murdered, turned to drugs, healed of bone cancer, got in a recovery program, but was required to leave that program due to an altercation. Local church friend brought him to PABC.

The man got a job right away, but then had to stop work due to lack of government documents (birth certificate, state ID, SS card, etc.). Because he had lost everything and lived in multiple states, it took nearly two months to reestablish everything. Once he had a job, he had friends who would let him stay and contribute to rent.

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Man was living with friends until they found he had a felony record--friends could not associate with felons. Lived in a baseball dugout for 3 days in 10-degree temperatures.

PABC bought a $59 ticket to Tampa where he had a job waiting and took him to the airport. He promised to pay for the ticket and gas, then pay for his wife's ticket and gas. He later decided

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Sanilac county jail called saying man would be released from jail for not paying court-ordered child support. Said DHS would go halfway in paying for a bus ride to Bangor, Maine where he wanted to go.

It was later found that man had a much more extensive police record in multiple states than he admitted. Involved in at least 2 instances of sexual harassment; threatened battery, ate other's food. He sincerely believes there is nothing wrong with his behavior. He apparently does not mind going to jail We bought him a bus ticket and sent him to Maine.

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203

Older man left his family over difficulty, stayed with friends for a while, but welcome wore out. We let him stay contingent upon him working out his difficulties.

He was very helpful to us on campus. However, he did not work out his family difficulties, but left PABC to live with a new room-mate. We encouraged him to work them out.

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Disabled man not getting along with a long-time live-in girlfriend, so he slept outside in his car for a few nights.

PABC encouraged him to exercise his right to remain at home and to either make peace of sensibly find new living arrangements.

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Older veteran had severe back injury, could no longer work, was not on friend's lease where he was staying, so came to PABC.

Required to leave for lying in exit interview: had six previous convictions, not one as claimed, and had ongoing substance abuse issued. Referred him to veterans program.

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Disabled veteran was caught with alcohol at another homeless facility and was ejected as required by rules. Efforts to find housing are continuing--return is possible with good behavior.

Returned to veteran's facility for a day or two awaiting a housing program where everything would be paid for him for a year.

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162

Sex offender on parole (possessed underage pornography) had to leave home when a relative suddenly died and the widow and children had to move into that home.

Eventually received long-awaited disability and was able to get his own place to live. Was a big help to the PABC staff while on campus.

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Younger man in prison with a long record had his chaplain suggest coming to PABC when he gets out.

PABC gave him a lot of literature that should help him throughout his life.

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273

Man went to live with former girlfriend (mother of his son), but she sent him out after five days. She is not mentally stable--has a legal guardian.

Man made very slow efforts to do all that was necessary to achieve his own job and housing. He was asked to leave for being bothersome to other guests.

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Young man had difficulty getting along with his parents, prior criminal history. PABC accepted him provided he kept us informed of his off-campus visits.

Got a job and moved in with a friend.

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Man was injured and out of work, but not on disability. Had a skilled trade, but could not find a job. Divorced.

PABC told him about shelters closer to where he and his children lived. Those locations are also more likely to have jobs that can use his skills.

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49

We thought he had left, but was only gone to grandparents a few days while he had both an evening and early morning work schedule.

Man lived elsewhere for weeks and left stuff in his room--never told anyone he was out. The last time he left, we told him he needed to communicate to stay. The only way we found out was when we made numerous calls and sent a letter trying to find what to do with important mail. When his grandparents planned to move south to the winter, he assumed he could come back without asking. No.

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Successful tradesman had brief trouble with substance abuse. He needed a place to go to work and reconcile with his wife before moving back.

Found a job good job with a friend that included housing, so he left to do it. Reconciliation of marriage was looking better.

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2 years ago, Guest had left girlfriend of seven years. Girlfriend got a new boyfriend. Girlfriend and new boyfriend were charged in the death of one of Guest and girlfriend's children. Even though Guest clearly had nothing to do with the death, he is having difficulty finding a place to live/work. He had to leave home so his mother could take their other child.

Found a job the day he came to PABC. Worked several days and then never came back to PABC. He had friends in the area--somebody was probably glad to have a paying room mate.

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357

Man who had multiple disabilities and no job was living with his elderly parents. Both consumed alcohol and got into a fight. His parents decided that they wanted him to leave, but there was no place for him to go.

Man was a great help in many ways during his stay. He had some struggle with substance abuse, but was able to get his own housing through a program.

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Older man's friends did not help him after he got out of jail. He was living in a tent for a while, then walked 17 miles to PABC.

Left without telling us, apparently took about $50 of one of the other Guests belongings. A police report was filed.

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Man had lost his good job, became disable, got divorced, began using drugs drugs and ended up with charges and jail time.

Man became upset when he was caught in a lie at the end of the interview and walked out.

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29

Man was left with no where to stay when mother moved out to divorce and father no longer wanted him.

While the man attended church services and asked a lot of bible questions, he was quietly involved in theft, pornography, alcohol and other problems. He had a job and was working on a place to stay--so PABC required him to move in early, probably circumventing some additional thefts.

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57

Older man with health issues broke up with girlfriend. She had a place to go, but he did not.

Married the man she had been dating (but not living with) for a year. Reconciled with her mother and both were able to move to an empty unit on her property.

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175

Former resident of PABC was no longer able to work in another Christian Community so he came back to PABC.

Moved back home to aging parents, to be with them and continue college.

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Older man who moved here from Texas to live and work with friends, but got into minor trouble and went to jail. Friends moved on and he was left with nobody.

Friends unexpectedly returned right when he got out of jail. It was easier for him to get out because PABC would have accepted him.

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Disabled man, recovering alcoholic, was sober for 5 months then got drunk and got a domestic violence charge. He needed to leave his girl friend's house.

Man was able to find another place.

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Mother called for sex offender son who was getting out of jail and not allowed to stay with her because of her child at home.

Man found another place.

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Young man had drug and economic problems. A licensed counselor had taken him in but was thinking about sending him out for non-cooperation.

The seriousness of losing the place where he was helped him to change his attitude. He never needed to come to PABC.

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Older teen had a one night stand with a woman he met through an adult dating site. She was supposed to be 18 to be on the site, but turned out to be 15. After some months he was charged and sentenced to a year in jail. Probation status creates few living options.

Man got a job and made some progress, but kept "pushing the envelope", violating the PABC rules as much as he could get away with. Stayed overnight off-campus clearly without permission, so PABC put his belongings in storage and let him stay off campus for good.

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86

Middle-aged man living in his truck for a week after leaving partner's home because she is suffering mental difficulties. He just found a job, but has no way to get a place to live now.

Worked a job while at PABC and was able to pay child support, fines, loans and then rent a room at a new place.

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36

Young man with a police record came to PABC to avoid living with friends that are continuing to get into trouble. Plans to go to another state where fiance and job awaits, but has to arrange for probation transfer.

Was gone somewhere most of the time while staying at PABC. His stuff was just gone one day.

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Young man who has been on his own--often homeless--for years, wants to stay with his new wife, even though she has few places she can live.

Man had major difficulties with spouse. Left for friends with a bag of belongings.

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30

Man with bad back disability struggling with depression and suicide sent to treatment place, but could not go home as wife obtained a protection order--even though no history of violence.

He was a tremendous help around campus: built the new chicken pen, fixed mowers, cut grass, etc. Moved in with sister. Four months later charged with CSC-2, sentenced 3-15 years.

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Man in Michigan dealing with elderly parents lost the legal ability to stay with them and received a trespassing charge, elsewhere, which prevented him from leaving the state to go back home. Skilled worker. Sheriff brought him to us.

Man continued to have trouble with his medication--forgot to return rental tools and apparently more trespassing. Went back to jail peacefully.

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Louisiana man heard about another prisoner we have accepted and wanted to come as well.

We encouraged him to reconcile with family and friends when he gets out, and sent literature about how to pray and receive God's answer to his questions.

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74

Teen, abused as child, had sexual relationship with women 3-4 years younger than he was. The women wanted the relationship, but they were not of legal age to decide that. He got a year in jail and 5 years probation--on sex offender list. Could not find anywhere else to live when getting out of jail. His parents were in jail or Ohio--he cannot go there directly.

Had to much trouble with girlfriends and mental health issues. PABC does not have the staff to work effectively.

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Man had been evicted. When law enforcement arrived to ask him to leave, he was intoxicated, so they took him to the hospital. Sanilac County Department of Human Services called PABC.

Man never came to PABC. He needed a full alcohol rehab program.

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Man and girlfriend lost their Bay City apartment due to job loss. She returned to her mother's house in Huron County, he had no where else to go.

He found a place before coming to PABC.

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111

Man who had trouble with alcohol--it prevented him from working--had a bad living situation, no more money for rent, and had to leave his apartment.

Man made some progress, did some very good work, attended AA sometimes, but in spite of seizures, was not willing to go to rehab to quit alcohol. We hope he will someday, but we asked him to leave. His drinking was discouraging others.

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Retired construction person with retail fraud conviction needed a place for community service.

We will see how the work goes...

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282

Efforts to live with a friend did not work our. Came back to PABC while working on numerous financial and health issues.

Bought a house nearby--still hopes to help out at PABC some.

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52

Living with sister who was evicted. Had a job, but went with a bad crowd that got him involved with a crime.

Given 30 days in jail for parole violation.

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57

3-year reader of our Christian publications (friend of 17-year reader) came out of prison after being coerced into accepting a plea bargain under very questionable legal circumstances. The alleged victim and her mother both insist he was innocent.

Did great work for 2 months. When stressful situations arose, got drunk and destructive in public. Probably an issue of medication or lack thereof.

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Came to Michigan from out of state to be with girlfriend, but she asked him to leave. He had no job, no place to go.

Sent out next day for not obeying campus rules, numerous lies to staff and having no real desire to change his lifestyle.

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Young man from broken family lost job and stayed with various friends until he ran out of friends who could take him in. Father had stayed at PABC previously.

Not sure what solution he found--did not call back.

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14

Lost job, divorced, second DUI conviction, house foreclosed while in jail.

Friend who was on vacation while he was homeless picked him up. He was very thankful for his stay here.

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1

Unemployment ended so could not pay rent. Landlord brought him to "visit" PABC without any of his belongings, then drove away while he was in the restroom, leaving him at PABC.

Guest did not want to remain at PABC because of its no alcohol policy. Accepted ride back to place he had been living, as he had not been legally evicted from there.

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Came from jail and stayed with friends. The last place had no heat and it was 10 degrees outside.

The man made progress in many areas and did a lot of good work at PABC. Apparently, some combination of new medication and alcohol or drug use contributed to his becoming threatening and slightly violent. Law enforcement and adult protective services were called in an effort to get help for him.

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Former guest ordered to do community service work.

Complete community service work at PABC.

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2

Middle-aged man with several physical an mental illnesses asked to leave by difficult wife--no time to make plans.

Man moved in with friend before housing and other programs were ready. He was cooperative and helpful for his short stay.

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Had lost job, stayed with each divorced parent, but lease did not allow him. Stayed with other relatives & friends.

PABC staff was busy and asked him to wait five more days before coming. He found a job and someone else agreed to let him stay.

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229

Young man ran out of friends to stay with. Looking for jobs, but could not find any--only did eBay selling. His father had passed away when he was a teen and his mother ad been severely ill most of the time afterward. Family was split up.

On the suggestion of a PABC meeting to reconnect and reconcile with family if possible, he wrote uncle/aunt that he had not seen in 15 years. They were thrilled to find him and asked him to come live with them.

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Disabled man lost his apartment and stayed in a motel until his money ran out. He was staying in Flint where a friend was giving him food, waiting on Blue Water Center for Independent living to God back to Him.

We offered to give him a place, but his paperwork must have come as he did not call back.

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Former guest told jail staff, sex offender registry and community leaders that PABC accepted him back, even though we specifically did not.

Former guest taken to Saginaw shelter. He was polite and nice, but often untruthful, as much previous experience and his current attempt to lie his way into PABC demonstrated.

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Guest previously left PABC to live with a woman he had known only a few days, in spite of PABC's teaching that such uncommitted relationships are a mistake and produce heartache for everyone involved.

Guest told that PABC will not provide a free parking place for people in on-and-off relationships. PABC recommended that Guest do everything he can to be a desirable roommate and to make the relationships work.

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251

Older man, injured at work, eventually lost his job and was one week short for unemployment. He did not know about eviction procedures or available help for rehousing; left when his landlord told him to.

Nearly retired man moved to a new Veterans shelter that just opened up.

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Man without work for a year had dispute with friend with whom he was staying.

May be able to work out his dispute or find a new place.

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91

Was at PABC, arrested for an old offence, back to PABC while on bond.

Sent out for being deliberately untruthful to staff in clear, simple things. Bigger problems were evident, but there is little point in discussing issues when someone simply says whatever is convenient for the moment.

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Man who had been to PABC before needed a place for a few weeks while he got a fixer-upper apartment ready..

Claimed he needed a place badly, but never called, never came. Not welcome back.

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22

Raised mostly by grandparents, moved away from parents when grandparents died. Couch surfing.

Man went to stay with girlfriend.

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24

Man in 30s without work, divorced, estranged from parents, ran out of short term friends to stay with.

Reconciled with his brother, moved in there.

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20

Recommended by jail chaplain, had a police record, but now also struggling with health problems and disability.

On sex offender registry because he had a 15-year-old girlfriend when he was 18. No further problems, now off parole, but failed to register as a sex offender and was arrested for it.

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Man with alcohol problems no longer welcome at friends' houses.

PABC arranged to pick him up three times, but he either did not show up or said he would come later. Next call, PABC refused.

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A "good Samaritan" found old man walking, bought him food and clothing and took him to Econolodge. He could not hear at all and could not see every well.

They called us, but 40 minutes before we were to leave to pick him up, he walked off. It would be nice to have more volunteers to work with such people.

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44

Living with parents who were evicted and could not take him to their new place.

Continual difficulties with mother of his children. Did not check out--multiple stories about where he went.

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Man from family with history of substance abuse problems came after job layoffs and difficulty in family.

Went back to jail--reason unknown.

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Elderly man with medical issues had been living in van with cats. Hospital discharge called PABC.

We accepted him, but he never got well enough to come.

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Sex offender getting out of prison in North Dakota for failing to register. Parents live locally.

Parole officer decided that PABC would not be the best place for him--don't know where he went instead.

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283

Recovering substance abuser wanted to get away from bad influences. Very skilled worker, has often had jobs and intends to help PABC until a new job comes.

Stayed for months while working, some ongoing substance abuse problems, skipped most PABC meetings, asked to leave.

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Lost drivers license, construction work is slow and lost his housing. Stayed a few days with several friends and family, but not on lease so cannot stay long term. Needs a place and reliable transportation to get back on his feet.

Never came, did not let us know why.

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332

Older man living in relative's extra house, but when work and unemployment ran out, he could no longer pay, so they asked him to leave. He slept in a borrowed truck a few days. He had never been on any assistance before.

Obtained a job, worked for several months while helping to pay utilities. Got a job with a person he met at work. Moved out--completely on his own. He will be able to walk to work, now.

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124

Young man with difficult parents and step parents--got Guest involved in crime and substance abuse when he was a minor. He needs to get away from that environment

Made improvements, then got involved in difficult financial deals, ended up in a fight and went to jail.

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38

Ex-miliary husband leaving wife due to one episode of his violence and her prescription drug abuse. She is staying in home and he currently has no job--but looking.

Man found a job and a small rent house with another PABC Guest--still struggling with alcohol and other issues.

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Divorced construction worker who has not been able to find a job. Cannot drive because of Driver's Responsibility fees.

Found another place and job before coming to PABC.

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22

Broke up with wife, without job or home, but started over with job in Port Austin.

Got a job, saved up money, got into a local, small rent house with another PABC Guest.

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171

Truck driver can no longer work, but taking months to get disability. Was living in relatives cabin, but they asked him to move.

Went to stay with Aunt. Took woman he met at PABC with him. PABC reminded them of the success of committed relationships and the frequent failure of others.

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85

Found out about us through another couple who planned to come and help. He will either decide to become a member, or to move on .

Dedicated Christian man helped as a mentor at PABC, but took a job living at a friend's home to pay debts.

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Coming out of jail for stealing one marijuana plant with no place to go.

Decided to try to live with his mother, even though they had problems in the past.

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33

65 years old, wife died a few months ago, has been living in his car.

Another family member made room for him in his basement.

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Man on sex offender list, with a job, had to move out of his home because of a technical violation--neither he nor his wife or family wanted him to go.

We accepted him, but his probation officer wanted him to go somewhere else.

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Demanding 18-year-old, his parents and grandparents no longer want him to live at home.

Never heard why he did not come to PABC.

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Man 40-years old, living with girlfriend, consuming resources, but has no job. She wants him to leave until he can help pay.

PABC told girlfriend she has to be strong enough to tell him he has to leave before we can help.

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5

Broke up with girlfriend who asked him to leave. Few other friends in the area

Went to town with friends one day and never returned, never called. Sent friends after his stuff. Apartment where he next lived caught fire due to smoking and killed everyone in it--he was not home at the time.

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19

Parents gone or in jail, background of drugs. Man, age 22, spent time in jail, also. Was living with a friend, but landlord said he had to leave.

Very personable man, obtained and lost a job while at PABC. Was convicted to stay away from certain drugs, but kept pursuing others. Often deceptive to PABC, asked to leave.

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60

Family of 4 (5 on weekends) lost monthly assistance due to medical mis-documentation. Got behind in rent and were evicted--moved to PABC on last possible day.a

Left PABC and his children to live with girlfriend. Not welcome back to PABC. Not welcome back to PABC.

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99

Came back from Tuscola Residential Reentry Program. Still has another 5 months of probation.

Took some kind of drug and wend wild--had to be held down. Also, multiple rules violations, told he would be asked to leave if he violated them again and he did. Parole officer called and he went back to prison.

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85

A former Port Austin resident out of the area for 28 years returned, needing a place to stay until a housing program was available. He was amazed at how little his local acquaintances knew about PABC.

Someone slashed the tires of his vehicle while at PABC. Someone helped him fix them and others gave him a place to live.

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18-year old, parents dead, had been living with his brother, but brother can no longer take him. Now "couch surfing".

Social worker intended to print him to PABC, but something else came up.

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Grew up in Huron County, married, moved away, wife died of excess drinking. Depressed, came back to area.

Never called back. He mentioned that he had a lot of family in the area--likely found someone to stay with.

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91

After several months on hospice and multiple resuscitations, stress on marriage was too great and marriage broke up. Asked to leave temporary quarters with friend. HBH asked us to take him same night.

Friend moved into two bedroom apartment, offered to let him have the other.

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Man ordered to leave home by Child Protective Services till court date, accused by ex-wife of doing something to child 2 years ago.

Disappeared leaving most of his possessions behind. Told some Guests he was getting a ride to Saginaw then hitch-hiking to Florida for some family event. Police came looking for him, asking him to stop calling his ex-wife.

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Man, age 33, from south Sanilac county with 4 children by 4 mothers recovering from drug difficulties--not allowed to be with them till he completes classes.

PABC helped him find a shelter closer to his home and classes.

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23

Older man, former PABC resident, staying with a friend, but no longer welcome at friend's.

We required him to leave because he was gone most of the time and did not communicate where he was or why. He collapsed and died at a party on April 3, 2012.

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197

Paraplegic man asked to leave by father with possible dementia issues.

Fit in well for first several months, but near the end of his parole date began to disobey rules and was asked to leave. Made numerous false claims about PABC. Relative called later, said he was on the streets.

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13

Man had a good job but lost it, lost apartment, went to cheap motel, but unemployment would not cover everything.

Father arranged to get an inexpensive trailer in Flint.

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Leaving hospital. Home environment too difficult.

Hospital found other place closer to home.

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26

Living with friend's family, but friend had to leave. Friend stayed at his work. He was planning to stay in a car in Walmart parking lot on a snow-storm night.

He was able to move into another house that his friend obtained.

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206

Lived in Michigan, moved to Alabama for 8 years, then back here. Plans for living place fell through. Has job interviews.

Paid court fines while here, but not much help with utilities. Thankful when he left, but said nothing about where he was going.

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516

He was staying with his sister and family who lost her apartment. He is in the process of applying for disability and would have to start over if he moved out of the county.

He never received disability. Got a job for a few months, lost it, got another job, bought a car and went to share an apartment with someone else. He was much better able to get along with others than when he came.

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From jail, struggled with illegal drugs and mental health issues

Tried to hide another unwelcome previous guest on campus. We decided he must leave.

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Retired man with complete hearing loss. His interview conducted by typing big words on a computer screen. Wife spent all their money so he needed shelter till next check.

Wife became much more serious about solving their marital problems. His medicine became effective and he regained hearing.

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Lost job, went back to college, was a few points too low to keep up grants. Not getting along with family.

Managed to get work and a small upstairs apartment.

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7

Left home most of the time since age 10. Police record mostly for sleeping places where he should not be.

Aunt's house--her last child just moved out so she is glad to have him. He is applying for financial aid and college.

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2

Girlfriend demanded he get out of car and drover away.

Relative picked him up.

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195

10 months in jail for brandishing an unloaded gun when intoxicated

Was very cooperative for months. When he got a job, he began to help pay utilities, but used the rest to buy alcohol. Would not plan to avoid alcohol, even when sober. Asked to leave.

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67

Out of jail, government rent subsidy ended, no license so no way to get to work regularly.

Sent out of PABC for rules violations attested from multiple confidential sources.

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87

Lost job and got evicted. On sex-offender database, so difficult to find job and housing.

To jail for not keeping up with child support, and not notifying police of address change as ordered. His attorney claimed in court he was not able to change his address because he could not get to Bad Axe to change his address. This is a lie and he will not be welcome back at PABC.

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1

Evicted, previous prison and sex offender issues cannot find a job.

To jail for driving on a suspended license

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49

Shelters in Saginaw, could not find any job there.

Moved in with his cousin.

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238

Man on disability, living on the street for years, his motorcycle got impounded because of DUI, could not afford to get it out. He had fines to pay as well.

Decided to go back to living under a bridge. He did say he learned a lot about the Bible and other things while here. His social skills definitely improved while here.

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Out of the hospital, had severe anxiety issues, stayed with parents a couple of days, but they asked him to leave.

Came to PABC, talked to us for 10 minutes, said our program not right for him and left.

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6

Walked from Pontiac to Sandusky to get better services. Came here with phone, wallet and what he was wearing.

Medical facility then rehab. He had a serious heart condition.

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2

Mom sent him out at 21 because of no job. Uncle's trailer had no power/water.

Said he found a job & dwelling in Port Austin, absconded and was re-jailed.

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Believes he is being evicted, can stay with girlfriend but does not get along with her very well. Called every few weeks saying he was planning to come to PABC.

Has some resources so we encouraged him to find a cheap place or roommates. He found solutions

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35

Stayed at hotel for 6 nights and used up most of his remaining money

Moved to live with niece and her children.

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136

Just out of prison after 12 years with a very difficult time finding a place to live or work.

Got a full-time job nearby and an apartment with friends. Kept job for over a year and is now off parole.

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340

Long time working man who has never been on assistance, but was divorced, then used up funds from job, unemployment and last tax return. Had PTSD from military.

Took an overdose of sleeping pills and alcohol. Had been hiding his use of alcohol while at PABC.

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312

Released from prison six months ago and government supported housing ended.

To TRV program for technical rule violation of parole.

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132

Sent out of a friend's place, planning to get his own

Government housing that requires 2 people. Went with friend met at PABC

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173

Could not work do to illness. Renting a room in a house, friend took money, he called police, no proof, landlord sent him out

Government housing that requires 2 people. Went with friend met at PABC

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Age 27, neck injury, cannot work for long, no disability yet

Grand mother decided to take him

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30

Husband (of above couple) continued alone at PABC.

Husband found stable housing.

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117

Lost job, was in hospital on and off for 2 months, lost apartment

Sent to another shelter for refusing to stop drinking alcohol. Jail for disorderly and non-support in February 2012. Died, May 18, 2012, in California of liver damage.

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Wife sent him out and filed for divorce. No violence, but house goes to wife because her minor child was living with her.

Relatives in Florida paid for motel here & bus trip to Fla.

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2

Father of daughter of above woman, hoping to make a decent family.

Tried to get back together with above woman, but did not

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314

Independent contractor, little work for years, friend asked him to pay a lot more or leave without warning

To a friend who needed his help.

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Skilled man with serious physical and mental health issues staying with family but not getting along.

Was quite interested in coming, wanted to study the Bible at PABC, but reconciled with family.

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56

Wife misspent rent money, reported him for domestic violence, but charges always dismissed

Home. Guest better able to care for himself than we first realized.

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11

Released from jail for possession of drugs, family had moved out of area

Back to home area

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39

Disabled, living with brother who is losing home

Back home, situation improved

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Spent all available money applying for programs and apartments but was not accepted

Friend fixed up garage so he could stay till his rental assistance came

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36

Man was living in a trailer, but his father decided to sell it. He had a previous criminal record which made it more difficult to find jobs and housing..

Jail, maybe unjustly so. But he did not apologize for hitting a man, he argued about what he hit him with.

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1430

30 yrs in Prison, then parents, who sent him out

Parents accept him at home now

Single Women

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Public Guardian called PABC about an older woman who became depressed when her partner died 2 years ago. He house had partial roof collapses resulting in an inch of mold in some places. But the woman had $30,000 in the bank and disability income.

PABC could not take her, because it was shutting down, but the woman could clearly pay for an apartment or a motel--she was just fearful that she would "lose all her money".

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Middle-aged woman living on disability was lonely in her current apartment and wanted to come to PABC to meet someone who could some day be a Christian roommate for her. She would gladly pay utilities at PABC and help-out as she was able.

PABC in the past has accepted some people like this--they are not technically homeless, but dissatisfied--and they may be a significant help to PABC. In this case, PABC could not consider her unless it can find someone to buy the property and continue the ministry.

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Disabled woman went to a motel after the shelter she was in closed for the summer. She struggled with alcoholism.

Woman was intoxicated while calling PABC. PABC said we would help her get to rehab, but she needs to call when she is sober.

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Young woman had been couch surfing since she lost her apartment with her boyfriend and broke up. Her mother had her child. She realized she needed to get away from substance abusers, go after a job, find a stable place to live and be closer to her mother and child. Baby daddy was not in the picture.

Woman came to PABC, got away from abusive friends, learned something about the Bible for the first time in her life, and got a job. When a previous boyfriend called--one whom her parents liked and who would help her get her child back--she decided to move back with him.

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When another shelter closed for the Summer, they referred this woman to us because her plans to buy a house were impractical. She had vital medical treatments twice per week there.

The woman's treatments would be impractical from Port Austin. She said she would try to get an apartment locally. She had disability income.

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Mentally disabled woman was in jail for illegal use of a bridge card. She was no longer welcome at her daughter's house and had no where else to go when she got out. She wrote PABC twice, answering our questions very well.

PABC was able to pick up the woman from jail and her things from her daughter/victim's home with police escort. The woman got to see her new grandchild there. Six days later, woman found a male friend to move in with.

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13

Her story on entry: Parents refused to talk to 18-year old woman when she left their cult-like religion. She lived with several friends and worked some, had help from her brother, but needed to move on. No alcohol or drug issues. She had a boy friend, but was not willing to move in till she was married.

By the time she left, it was discovered that she had been disfellowshipped from her church for promiscuity and left home of her own choice--she was welcome back. She paid little attention to finding a job or housing, mostly to other men. She had had a number of partners previously and left the shelter to live with another Guest she had known for only 10 days.

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75

Older former nurse was disabled due to depression. She took something out of a store and was sent to jail, losing her apartment. She needed a place to go till she could get back into housing, which she had already started.

She spent her first three days at PABC disoriented and keeping people up all night from taking too much medicine. She stopped and got along quite well after that. When she was about to get government housing through section 8, she went to a store stole a few things--things that she had money on her to pay for. Because it was a third offence, she got 10 months in jail.

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35

Woman was abused as a child and married abusive husband for years until he passed away. She briefly got into drugs and another difficult relationship and realized she must not try to make that kind of relationship work anymore. She moved to a neighbor's house who suggested PABC.

After rethinking her current relationship, she realized that he was very upset one day and she had flashbacks from her abuse in the past. Most of the things about her man were good. She talked to him and they agree for her to move back and to plan a wedding.

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Older woman was leaving hospital, but social worker would not allow her to go back to house she owned because roof had collapsed in some rooms leaving an inch of mold--also hoarding issues, stuff was everywhere. She had $30,000 in a savings account and reasonable social security income, but would not spend it to fix the house--afraid she would lose all her money. She was still depressed over the death of a partner, 2 years ago.

PABC said that this was not a case of real homelessness, but of mismanagement. She easily could rent an apartment. Letting her stay somewhere else for free was allowing her to continue in her dysfunctional life style. She needs help overcoming her discouragement so she can manage her resources.

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126

Mother of 3 children was picked up by PABC from prison two weeks earlier, but routed to an MPRI program in a Caro motel. Due to some complex and difficult to understand circumstances there, she was sent to the Tuscola county jail for 10 days, then PABC picked her up.

Woman wet to court to lift her mother's legal control of her finances. She stayed clear of drugs and had only brief bouts with alcohol. She reestablished relationships with her high school age children, but felt they were comfortable where they were and did not seek custody of them. She was responsible for some time and served as the women's dorm leader. Qualified for a housing program an moved.

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Mother of 3 had been ill and her mother was named her legal conservator (in charge of her money). When she recovered her mother would not pay all of the bills she wanted paid from her own money, so she forged her mother's signature and paid them. She was went to prison for 2.5 years and had no where to go after she got out. A former PABC Guest in prison gave her PABC's address. She wrote three times and patiently answered all of PABC's questions..

The prison obtained MPRI money for her and days before she got out decided to put her in a Caro motel for a month with a tether. PABC could not be informed in time, so we ended up picking her up, encouraging her and taking her to Caro--nuch better than a long bus ride in the blizzard that day. After the month, she hopes to come to PABC.

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Middle-aged woman with a recent Felony had a job in Wayne County, but had to move and kept getting rejected by many apartments--one owner told her she had an outstanding warrant. It was for non-payment of court fines and not keeping her current address updated with the court. She turned herself in--but they would not let her bring a suitcase. They transported her to Huron County. When she got out, she had nothing, no way to go anywhere and nowhere to go.

Woman did better at PABC than last time. PABC took her to stay with her daughter for a week when her first grandchild was born. PABC never found her intoxicated, but she was still sneaking alcohol into her room. We asked her to leave and she went to stay with a friend.

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160

Thirties woman had been homeless twice recently due to domestic violence. She also struggled with mental and physical difficulties. Another shelter suggested that she come to PABC because the programs available in our county and Sanilac county might better suit her needs.

The woman got a full-time job right away, and stayed five months at PABC. She never helped pay for utilities, but made a series of excuses for which she never provided any proof. She would not help pay for gas her 5-days-per-week early morning job--always a separate trip--until PABC refused to take her unless she paid. Even when given an exit-date, she made no effort to find housing. PABC packed her up while she was at work and she went to another shelter.

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181

Retired woman with many ailments was physically and economically abused by her boyfriend. She left to live with other friends who could not keep her long-term. She had money to live on her own, but had to recover from debt and negative pressure to get started again.

Woman removed herself from her previous bad situation. She left for a badly needed surgery and six weeks of recoverying in a care facility.

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Middle aged woman was quite ill and applying for disability, but had no received it yet. She was "couch surfing" and running out of options.

PABC accepted woman and she planning to come in five days, but never called back--probably found another friend to say with.