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Christina Princely & Kathy Lynn
Dear
Christina:
I want to thank God, you and The Great Spirit Center for giving me a new beginning. I was in an unbelievable state of mind and financial chaos with a 2 1/2 year old child. Without your help, I don't know what i would have done. You helped me with counseling, to find an apartment, proficed furniture, food, clothing and education. Now 2 years later, I am off of welfare, have a career and I am working. I could not have made it through cosmetology without your help. All is well and I have a new life. I can never thank you enough forhelping me to stay with this program until this day of my financial freedom. I love you.
Kathy Lynne and daughter.
Redondo Beach CA
Kathy Lynn Working Kathy Lynn & her Cosmetology Diploma
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The Great
Spirit Center
Ms. Christina
Ann Princely
Redondo Beach
CA 90277
Ms. Princely, I
would like thank you for continuing to open doors for me that I am
unable to open for myself. I am so grateful for your GREAT
SPIRIT program that I am writing this letter to you and also to thank
the people who are helping you to help me to turn my life around,
giving me another chance to reach my goals and dreams.
I am grateful
to Channel 11 because they also covered this local story here in
Compton. Usually the television camera comes only to cover the
undesirable stories filled with tragedy in Compton and South Central,
but channel 11 came to air something positive. The community reaction
is that "now there is hope and someone cares". It was
on Channel 11 that I found you. It was Sunday, and I
had turned on the TV as I was really depressed that day and I
was determined to try and help myself out of this situation. I was just
recovering from a heart attack due to a number of stressful
problems. I had lost my job, my husband walked out
leaving me with the financial problems and children. I heard
this lady say that if you are a single parent and need help,
call me at the Great Spirit Center. I had felt so alone in
this world, that I called the number given out on The Midday
Sunday Show with Tony Valdez.
I sent to Ms.
Christina Princely the 5 page letter outlining my
problems. Then I met with her and she immediately proved food,
healthy food, fresh vegetables, milk, cheese, and then on
Thanksgiving Day, Ms. Princely brought groceries with 2
Turkeys and all the trimmings, not only for me, but for my neighbors
and Fox 11 came to take
pictures of
this story.
When I first
met Ms. Princely, I had called the telephone company to
request an extension. They told me NO, that this was the last
extension. I called Ms. Princely and told her. She called in
my behalf and was able to obtain the extension for me, past the
original requested date that I had asked for and
needed, giving me more time to pay it. This was
really incredible. No sooner did I get the
telephone problem solved, the light problem came up. They TURNED OFF my
lights. This matter was a little more difficult and I just
knew that no one could handle this, because when the electricity is
turned off, it is off until all money is paid, plus deposits
and plus reconnection fees and you have to wait until someone comes to
turn it back on. But after Ms. Princely called in my behalf,
they turned my lights back on WITHOUT A DEPOSIT, WITHOUT PAYMENT AND
WITHIN 1 HOUR, after they had turned them off. This was a Miracle.
As if these
problems were not enough, my car was about to be repossessed. I called
Ms. Princely and told her that without a car, I could not look
for job to help myself. I told her that I was having to hide
my car. She said "where is the car now?" and I told
her that I had hidden it. Ms. Christina
Princely said " well, we have to operate in truth, so let me see what I
can do". Then she asked me for the name of the person who
owned the car and who I made the payments to. I was afraid to tell her,
but I trusted her and told her. Then she called them and made
arrangements with them to RE-WRITE" my contract and give me
another chance. And they did just that. They rewrote my
contract, waived the arrears of 5 months and gave another
chance. I am so grateful to Ms. Princely and the car company
for not repossessing my car.
Just when I
thought I was getting my life straight, the car that I had just saved,
fell apart. I was sick like I was about to have another
stroke. Then I called Ms. Christina Princely again
and told her that the oil leaked out and I could not drive it two
blocks without putting oil in it. Ms. Christina Princely said
to me "The Great Spirit Center is not a Welfare Program; we help people
who are trying to help themselves, so you get the telephone
directory, look for the phone number of the dealers
who would care for your car in your neighborhood and call me with the
numbers." I did just that.
Well, to my
surprise, after Ms Christina Princely called them, I received
a phone call back and they sent a Tow truck to see what the trouble
was. It could be driven, so they took it back to the Corvair Chevrolet
Dealership here and they kept my car for 5 days. When I go it back, I
got back a new car. This is what the statement say:
1. Install replacement engine assembly
2.
Replaced oil pan and gaskets
3. Inspect brakes, replaced front brake pads and replaced
rotors
4. Clean and service rear brakes.
5. Replaced front and back tires and front end alignment
6. Repair suspension
7. Check headlight operation and replaced headlight lamp
8. Check pass door handle and replaced door handle
9. Washed and cleaned the car
The Total Bill
including parts and labor was $3995.00 and they DID NOT CHARGE ME.
THIS WAS TRULY
A MIRACLE and one of the greatest gift and they all came through THE
GREAT SPIRIT CENTER program.
I want to get
off of welfare and help others to do the same. THE GREAT SPIRIT CENTER
program is not a welfare system. I am not ashamed to ask for help
because I know I am learning to help myself. My dream is to
be independent and support my
family. By working with THE GREAT SPIRIT CENTER, I have more confidence
that I can achieve my goals. I have so much more to say, but
I will have to continue in another letter. Thank you, Christina
Princely and THE GREAT SPIRIT CENTER.
Sincerely,
M. L. Compton,
CA.
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Christina Ann Princely
"The
Great Spirit Center"
Redondo
Beach CA
Hi
My name is (minor child). Christina Ann Princely is my
friend. I love her very much. I love The Great Spirit Center.
It helps us to get food. My mommy needs a lot of help.
We
don't have anything. The Great Spirit Center got me a bed. It
is beautiful. I love it. It has mattresses. The Great Spirit
Center got me clothes, and gave my mommy food and vitamins.
Thank
you Great Spirit Center very much. I love you,
P
R. Redondo Beach Age 7
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Dear
Spiritual Center
Miss
Christina
This
is ( minor child). I am Hispanic and in the 8th grade. I am
writing to you this letter to thank you for the clothing and
books to start to school. I thank Mr. Willis and Mr. Edward of
Target also. My mama doesn't have enough money to buy new clothes.
I
will tell what I got to wear to school. I got two pair of wrangler
jeans, 6 pair of socks, 3 pairs of boxe5s, 1 button shirt,
tee shirt , 1 pair of shoes. I am 13 and I am
getting C's and B's but these new clothes will give me better grades
like A's. I am also living in East Los Angeles and live in a very small
1 bedroom duplex on a graffiti street.
Ok,
Thank you again, Bye.
ES
East LA PS: I also go to school at
________junior school.
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To
Whomever should read this:
I
am the mother of one small child. Please know that I have worked hard
all my life. I am conscientious and a well-organized person. I was an
honor student in high school and college. The circumstance of my life
do not imply that I want welfare, am lazy, difficult to live with or am
a bad person. A divorce from an irresponsible husband and
father threw me into these circumstances.
I
am thankful for the support and presence of Christina Princely and her
organization because not only does she sustain people such as myself
with material needs, but also with hope and perspective to carry
on. Battling the social stigmas attached to this predicament
is hard, if not impossible to do alone. Without Christina's
emotional support, as well as helping me with financial solutions,
food, clothing and update my educational requirements for a new career,
I would not be as competent today as i am able to be. Her
support allows me added strength to face the challenges of procuring
employment, maintaining that employment, single-parenting and all that
entails.
W
C Inglewood CA
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To
the Great Spirit Center
Hermosa
Beach CA
Thank
you so much for helping me to turn my life around. Christina lakes the
time to talk to me about what I want, instead of just telling me "here
is what you need and here is what I am giving to you". She really makes
me feel important, unlike the welfare workers who treat me like I am
trash. Christina has helped me regain control of my life
through her Great Spirit program.
When
I called Christina a few months ago, I was a helpless individual living
in my car.
She
found me a place to live. I am now enrolled in a job-training course. I
am starting to live again. I have an apartment and child
care.
Thank
you Christina for your time and effort. I hope that one day I will be
able to help someone the way you are helping me.
ET
Hermosa Beach -
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The Great Spirit Center
Redondo
Beach CA
Thanks
to Christina Princely and The Great Spirit Center. I have
been put back on the right track with the help of Christina's
Counseling. She helped me pick myself up when I was really down,
depressed and helped me with encouragement when I didn't think I had
the strength to go on. I was ready to give up and throw in the towel.
My problems were too many, too big for me to face.
After
she took the time to talk tome and show how much she cares (I thought I
was all alone), she showed me how to straighten out my problems, get my
priorities straight and to have faith. She made sure that I
had adequate food supply and was able to look for employment.
I am doing well now.
God
Bless Christina and The Great Spirit Center
VW
Torrance
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Christina Princely
The
Great Spirit Center
I
am a single parent with 5 children from 4 years old to 19 years old. We
are living in a 2 bedroom apt it took 6 years to get. I must work at
night in order to be home, I can care for my 4 year old, because day
care is too high. By the time I pay bills and buy food, I don't have
money to buy clothing and other things we need.
Now
that I got a place to stay, I need some furniture and more beds.
Christina is helping me to get furniture, clothing,
food, counseling and job training. I thank God for
showing me there is someone out there interested in helping single
parents. Christina has given me hope that a change will come for us and
my kids might have a good future and not have to go on welfare again.
CW Mission
Hills CA
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Christina Ann Princely
The
Great Spirit Center
Redondo
Beach CA
Hi,
I am a single mom with a young daughter. I have been a single parent
since her birth and have had to take care of her by myself.
There has been a lot of hardship and very difficult for us.
I
am glad to find The Great Spirit Center because Christina helps women
such as my self. We are all alone and no one seems to understand single
moms on public assistance don't want to be on it or remain on
it. For some of us, our circumstances have deemed it
necessary. We're barely asking it, so again I am glad for The
Great Spirit Center and Christina Ann Princely.
PR,
Gardena, CA
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Great Spirit Center
Northridge
CA
Dear
Great Spirit Center and Christina Princely
This
letter to you is hard for me to put in words the peace of mind that you
have given my family and me. It is more than words could say. I truly
feel that God lead my husband to you. A landlord who wasn�t
the real owner of the house took us advantage of and he kept our money
for the house that we leased. We were made to move out with nowhere to
go or any money. The house was an empty house in foreclosure
and he leased it to us until the foreclosure took it from us.
Without
your help we would not have a place to stay, or food to eat. The food
from the Great Spirit Center has been a tremendous help. And thanks for
the furniture for my little girl. Thank God for the help and
support of The Great Spirit Center and Christina Ann Princely.
LN
Van Nuys, CA
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the Great Spirit Center I say Thank you. I am 22 years old. I
was living on the streets since I was 17 years old. I was addicted to
drugs, but I finally got myself off the drugs and then became pregnant.
I have a little daughter and I live in a room with her in Newport
Beach. I am on welfare and the rent is high here.
I
saw Christina Princely on Fox 11 and Channel 9. I called her
and she has helped me to get baby clothes, food, clothes and things
that I could not get. Due to the problems attached to being
on welfare, people here are pretty unhappy and it makes it hard to be
pleasant with one another. We all have problems, but Christina gives us
hope and helps us to look to a future. When my baby is older,
I want to work and be able to help others like Christina is helping
us. I am moving to a small HUD apartment. Thank you Christina.
CW,
Mission Viejo, Ca.
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you Christina Princely and The Great Spirit Center. In
November, a incident of domestic violence destroyed our family living
situation. I was forced to flee and seek shelter at a battered women's
shelter. With all the chaos, I found myself temporary out of
work, no place to call home and with a small child. My life
in the past was normal and my earnings were upwards $35,000 plus in my
career. I was in real estate and when the baby demanded my time, my
career fell apart. Problems began and I found myself alone with a baby,
jobless and homeless and a husband running from the responsibility to
pay his share.
It
was then that I was introduced to Christina Princely. I
explained my problems and she immediately found me an apartment,
furnished it with furniture, house wares and food. She helped
me to find good childcare and put in back in school to build my
confidence, start a new career and give me hope to carry on.
Thank
God for Christina Princely and The Great Spirit Center. Without her
help, I could not have made the changes in my life.
TB
Woodland Hills CA
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