Celebrating The People We Serve

As we celebrate ɫ��ɫ’s 60th year, we want to spotlight some of the things that make ɫ��ɫ special. The most important people at ɫ��ɫ are those we serve, who are our reason for existence. From them, we learn about resilience, recovery, hope, joy, and the power within us all to follow our dreams and create the lives we want to live.

Today’s Spotlight: Isaiah G., Beck Lane Resident

When Isaiah first arrived at ɫ��ɫ Beck Lane Community Crisis Home (CCH), he often shared with staff that he was feeling “lost and lonely, bruised and broken.” Over the past year, his transformation has been remarkable. He’s become more joyful with other residents and supportive of them when they struggle. Isaiah is now embracing a positive future for himself by attending adult school to obtain his high school diploma, with a short-term goal of working with neglected dogs and cats at the local animal shelter.

One of the most powerful expressions of his growth is “Streat Vibes - Graffiti Coloring Book,” which Isaiah created to share with other residents. He shared with staff: “I wanted to make and share this coloring book with other residents, to give them some hope...and have a better life, through my artwork."

Moments like this remind us why we do what we do. Isaiah’s progress reflects his strength and the compassionate, healing environment created together at Beck Lane. For 60 years, ɫ��ɫ's legacy has been shaped by stories of hope, perseverance, and transformation.