Yuri grew up surrounded by violence. Her mother struggled with addiction, and Yuri witnessed things no child should have to see. By age 14, she had turned to alcohol and gang activity t...

Jason was born and raised in the Walla Walla Valley, but his childhood home was not a healthy environment. Drug use was common, and his mom and stepfather both spent time in prison. During that time, ...

Shari’s childhood was marked by chaos, addiction and abuse. Her mom called her a loser who would never amount to anything — even admitting she wished Shari had never been born. The emotional abuse fro...

When Brianna was 8 years old, she found her stepfather dead. Her childhood hadn’t been easy before that. Her parents struggled with addiction, and Brianna and her siblings spent time in foster care. ...

David’s life turned upside down when his stepfather passed away. He’d been a part of their family since David was little, and David called him “Dad.” Then, David’s mother lost her battle with cancer –...

Our meal service for the community will continue every day during construction. Look for the CAC van in the parking lot on Poplar Street (between 4th and 5th streets) and receive your hot meal to-go a...

Douglas did well professionally. He worked in photography, clockmaking and quality control. But throughout his career he struggled with addiction. It started when his parents died – his dad from alcoh...

Eddie loved his mom – so much so that he moved across the country and into her home to help take care of her. He had struggled with alcohol in the past, but he was trying to leave that behind. While ...

Tyler wanted his old life back — but for the past few years, he’d felt trapped by mental illness. It all started shortly after he graduated from college back in 2002. He was coaching basketball and lo...

Do you ever wonder what to say when a pandhandler asks you for money? Instead of giving your spare change, put them in touch with the CAC where they have a chance at experiencing real change. ...

When she was young, difficulties at home led Destiny to turn to food for comfort. Binge eating became an addiction that plagued her for years.  As she entered adulthood, finding a job proved cha...