Stories

Meet La’Quetta

Who do people picture when they think of ‘the homeless’? They may not picture a mother getting her children ready each morning while worrying about where they will sleep that […]

Meet Jason

When Jason McMaster stood before guests at Good Shepherd Center’s largest fundraiser of the year, he shared a story few in the room would forget. Raised in Brunswick County, Jason […]

Robbie’s Story

When Robbie moved to North Carolina, he came carrying the promise of a job opportunity and the belief that a fresh start was within reach. But life can change quickly. […]

Zerick’s Story

In 2022, everything changed for Mr. Zerick Jones. Within just three weeks, he lost his wife, his brother, and his father. The grief was crushing. Searching for healing, Zerick left […]

Meet Cece

There’s a quiet kind of grief that comes when life unravels—and for Cece, that unraveling began with a car crash. The accident left her wheelchair-bound, facing intensive physical therapy, and […]

A Letter from Damion

“The staff at Good Shepherd treat you like you matter. They notice when something’s off, even when you don’t say a word. They show up for you with kindness and […]