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Shelbie 

Shelbie Printz 

Eliot Treichel 

Inglés 95 

31/5/020 

Sin hogar pero no roto 

Cuando le digo a la gente que vivo en un refugio para personas sin hogar, a menudo responden con comentarios. 

como: "Lo siento mucho por ti", "Debe ser terrible para ti". Luego, cuando le dejo saber a la gente que 

Dormimos en tiendas de campaña junto a una planta de alcantarillado, detrás de U Haul, están impactados. Sin embargo, por primera vez 

En un momento de mi vida me siento seguro y protegido en Camp Hope. Para sentirme seguro y protegido, necesito 

sé que estoy protegido, cuidado, vigilado y consolado. Ha sido un largo y pesado 

viaje a este lugar de refugio. 

Mucho antes de llegar a Camp Hope, llegué a mi primer hogar de acogida. Desde mi mamá 

no podía cuidar de mí, el Estado decidió que un lugar más enriquecedor para mí sería un amor, 

hogar de crianza cariñosa con adultos maduros y protectores. Quienes promueven el sistema de acogimiento familiar 

pinta la imagen perfecta de unión y amor. Para mí, el sistema de acogida fue cruel, abusivo, 

sistema roto. No todos los niños criados en el sistema de crianza son abusados, descuidados y rechazados. 

lejos. Algunos niños prosperan en hogares de acogida. Sin embargo, esa no fue mi historia. Habiendo estado 

abusado y tirado como un pedazo de basura, nunca me sentí protegido, reconfortado o valorado. 

En cambio, me sentí traicionado, confundido y enojado. 

Nunca me di cuenta de lo roto que estaba el sistema de cuidado de crianza para mí hasta que me convertí en adulto. 

lidiar con enfermedades mentales, confusión y adicción a las drogas. Una vez más, el Estado intervino para 

ayúdame. Esta vez, fui admitido en el Bridges Comprehensive Mental Health Hospital, donde 

recibió un diagnóstico de trastorno límite de la personalidad, depresión grave, ansiedad y trastorno de estrés postraumático. I 

también recibió numerosos medicamentos recetados y terapia. Todavía no me sentía seguro y protegido. En lugar de, 

Me sentí inquieto, y durante los siguientes años, deambulé tratando de encontrar el amor en todos los 

lugares. Para mí, una vez más, el Estado y su profunda sabiduría me defraudaron. 

Parecía que no podía encontrar un lugar en el que encajar; Empecé a preguntarme si debería estar por aquí. Mi 

la autoestima se desplomó porque no había ningún otro lugar a donde ir, nadie en quien confiar ni nada a quien abrazar 

sobre. Hace unos cinco meses llegué a Camp Hope, un campamento para personas sin hogar. Yo estaba sin un centavo, 

confundido e incierto de mi futuro. Al principio, pensé que Camp Hope era solo otra barrera, como 

el sistema de acogida y Salud Mental Integral. En cambio, se ha convertido en un lugar de refugio para 

yo, mis mascotas y mi prometido. 

Camp Hope es más que un lugar para dormir, ducharse y comer. Es un 

comunidad, una familia: no como las familias disfuncionales en las que crecí. Nuestra gente en Camp Hope 

pueden ser personas quebrantadas, pero son bondadosas y serviciales. Sin sistema de crianza ni salud mental estatal 

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El hospital puede brindar la seguridad y la atención que siento en Camp Hope.

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Campamento esperanza - 

Estoy realmente agradecido por todo lo que tienes. 

me proporcionó en este último año. Gracias por sacarme de la oscuridad y del "río". Estuve perdido por un tiempo, sin importarme una mierda nadie, especialmente yo mismo. Hoy 

Tengo la esperanza de un futuro mejor y más brillante con mi familia. Gracias de nuevo, 

Con amor siempre, Rachel Anna Fields.

Raquel

Acebo

12/01/2020

Gracias a todos por todo lo que el personal y los residentes fueron increíbles. Me alegro de que Dios me haya enviado a todos ustedes.

Dios los bendiga,

Holly también conocida como Caroline

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"Un lugar seguro para nuevos comienzos"

Brian

My Story Of Hope

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04/28/2020

Today we celebrate with our friend Brian as he moved out of Camp Hope and into his own apartment. We will miss Brian and his dog named DOG.

Bruce
&
Family

Our Story Of Hope

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05/01/2020

Today we celebrate with Bruce and his family as they have found housing and will be moving out today. They get to return back to Toppenish and closer to family. So glad we got to get to know them over that last few months.

But sadly...our director has to find a new little pal to play hide and seek with since Ronald will be moving with his parents. 

J.D.

My Story Of Hope

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11/01/2019

Today we celebrate with our friend as he has been reconnected with family and will be moving out of state to stay with them. We are so happy for you and wish you the best.

Modine

My Story Of Hope

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03/20/2020

Today we celebrate with our friend Modine!!! Today she officially moves out after a year and half stay at Camp HOPE and into her own place. So proud of you !!!

Evelyn

My Story Of Hope

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10/02/2020

Today our friend Evelyn moved
out of Camp Hope and out on her own. We are so proud of her and are excited for the next step into getting her life back.

Mauro

My Story Of Hope

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04/18/2019

Yesterday we got to celebrate with our friend Mauro as he moved out of Camp HOPE!!!! He was awarded housing and got to move into his new place!

The Solis Family

Our Story Of Hope

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01/06/2019

We wish our friends the Solis family well as they officially moved out of Camp Hope and into their home today. We will miss them and enjoyed spending Christmas and New Year with them.

Ann

My Story Of Hope

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10/18/2018

One of our guests Miss Ann got her permanent housing today! We are so proud of you miss Ann! We will miss you, but we are so happy for you!

Chantel

My Story Of Hope

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08/08/2018

Today we celebrate with our friend Chantel as we were able to help her reconnect with her family in Minnesota and a anonymous donor bought her a bus ticket so she could go home. We wish her safe travel and are happy she gets to be with her family again.

Judy

My Story Of Hope

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01/13/2020

Today we celebrate our friend Judy moving out of Camp Hope and into housing!!! So happy for you Judy !!!

John

My Story Of Hope

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08/20/2019

Today we get to celebrate with our friend John. John is clean and sober. And been an intern for Camp Hope for several months. But all in the last week he got a job and today got his own apartment!!!! Way to go John !!! We are super proud of you and look forward to seeing you accomplish all your goals !!!

Lilly

My Story Of Hope

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02/15/2019

Today we get to celebrate with our friend Lilly and her dog “itty bitty” as they move into their very own place!!!!

Angela

My Story Of Hope

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11/04/2018

Today we get to celebrate with our friend Angela. She has moved out of Camp HOPE for her own apartment!!!

Ron

My Story Of Hope

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10/06/2018

Today we say goodbye to our friend Ron. Ron has been homeless for many many years. Our outreach team found Ron, brought him and his dog to camp, and helped reconnect him with friends & family.

Ron is moving out of camp to his very own place next to his friends.

We will miss you Ron !!!

Shawn

My Story Of Hope

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08/06/2018

Congratulations to our resident Shawn as he starts working for the City of Yakima in a pilot program with the Refuse Department. Thank you City of Yakima - Refuse Dept for this opportunity!!!

Clem

My Story Of Hope

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10/31/2019

Today we get to celebrate with our friend Clem who has been staying with us for several months. He is moving into his new place today!!! We are so excited for Clem and wish him the best.

Kelly

My Story Of Hope

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10/02/2019

Yesterday we got to celebrate with our friend Kelly. She got to move into a house. Kelly has been homeless for a long time and has been staying at Camp Hope. We are so proud of Kelly !!!

Aaron

My Story Of Hope

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08/13/2019

Congratulations to our friend Aaron who recently moved out of Camp Hope. Aaron has a job, his own place and is knocking it out of the park.

Larry

My Story Of Hope

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01/19/2019

Today we celebrate with our friend Larry Gramps. Larry has been homeless for a long time and today he is moving out of Camp Hope for his very own place !!!

Ricco

My Story Of Hope

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11/04/2018

Today we get to congratulate our friend Ricco. He moved out of Camp HOPE today and into his own place

Billy

My Story Of Hope

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08/22/2018

Today we get to celebrate with our friend Billy as he moves out of Camp Hope today for his very own apartment !!! So proud of Billy !!!

Michael

My Story Of Hope

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07/30/2018

Today our guest Michael officially moved out of Camp Hope into his own apartment. We will miss you Michael but are so glad you came to stay with us.

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