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Meet Julia

Julia became a member of the Dawn of Hope family in 2009 when she joined the Residential and Developmental Day Programs.  As most people are in a new environment, Julia was very quiet and struggled to make eye contact with people, preferring to fade into the background rather than interact. The first couple weeks were filled with uncertainty for Julia, but staff took it
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Joey’s Journey

Remember back when the closing of Greene Valley Development Center was announced, the last institution in Tennessee? It was all over the media and many people were extremely concerned as to what would happen to the folks who still resided there. So what happened to them, where are they? Well….. one very amazing gentlemen, Joey, was welcomed by Dawn of Hope in Johnson City!
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Kindness changes the world one heart at a time….

We all know someone like Nancy …… a sweet lady with a smiling face, robust laugh and a twinkle in her eyes as she heads into the local mall. Pure and simple joy written all over her face at the prospect of indulging in her favorite pastime… Shopping! However, ten years ago you would not have recognized Nancy as the same woman you see today.
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A Must-hear Success Story

If you walk into the local animal shelter, you may not notice twenty-six year old Chris who is happily taking dogs out of their cages for some exercise.  A stout young man with a quick laugh, contagious smile, and a friendly, laidback nature can be heard joking with the staff and volunteers.  When he leaves he stands a little taller, shoulders a bit broader
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