Success Stories

In recovery and helping others along the way

Aug 10, 2026

Alex Franklin, 37, stayed at Safe Harbor on and off for a couple of years before finding permanent housing last December through his employer Molon Asphalt. He is thankful for the assistance he received while staying at Safe Harbor. We caught up with Franklin, who recently took on a volunteer facility manager position with Safe Harbor, to hear more about how life is going these days. Here are several small victories he shared.

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From homeless teen to Yellowstone tour guide in just two years

Jul 24, 2026

After learning he no longer could live in his childhood home, Justin Kinsella wasn't sure what to do. He decided to reach out to his therapist, who managed to get him a bed at Safe Harbor. Over the following two years, Justin made connections — and worked hard, never giving up on himself — which helped him move toward the path he is now following: serving as a tour guide at Yellowstone National Park, a position he started last April. 

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