Real stories of stability, hope, and progress.
Meet the people, partnerships, and programs behind PPCS’s mission to walk alongside individuals experiencing homelessness toward long-term stability.
Stories With Purpose
Show the human impact behind the mission.
Use this page to highlight client journeys, program outcomes, volunteer impact, and community partnerships. Each story can be added as its own Success Story item in WordPress, then this page will automatically display the latest stories using the PPCS Content Types shortcode.
Stories should be written with dignity, privacy, and hope in mind — focusing on progress, support, and the path toward stability.
Every story is a reminder that stability is possible when people have support, safety, and community.
What These Stories Highlight
Progress people can see and feel.
Use Programs and Topics in the Success Stories admin area to organize stories by focus area.
Housing Stability
Share stories of people moving from homelessness toward safety, housing, and long-term stability.
Recovery & Support
Highlight the programs, staff, partners, and care that help people take the next right step.
Community Impact
Show how donors, volunteers, and community partners help create real change in St. Louis.
Latest Success Stories
Stories of hope and long-term stability.
The items below are managed through the Success Stories custom post type.
Client Spotlight – Aaron
Meet Aaron Aaron’s journey with Peter & Paul Community Services began during the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic. At the time, he was a client at the Labre Center, while also maintaining a job. When layoffs hit during…
Rapid Re-Housing for Tornado Survivors
Helping People Home with Rapid Re-Housing Over 230 People Housed This fall, while staring down the oncoming winter, Peter & Paul Community Services (PPCS) Case Managers Daquiti Shabazz and Crystal Collins added another project to their plates: rapid…
A Place Called Home
A Place Called Home Finding a Way Forward Nearly three decades after civil war led to his move to the U.S., Tom*, a client in our Positive Directions housing program, can finally call himself a U.S. citizen. Reflecting…
Resident Spotlight – Arlee
Resident Spotlight Meet Arlee After the May 16th tornado in St. Louis hit the building that had been his home for 16 years, Arlee Hayes Jr. moved from shelter to shelter, sleeping on cots. He was grateful for…
Client Success Story: Denzell
Client Success Story: Denzell One Day at a Time Denzell smiling from his new apartment balcony. Denzell is a man of many talents. He is one of those people who can light up a room with his smile…
Client Success Story: Reggie
Client Success Story: Reggie Finding Hope in Bunk 36 Reggie has known great love and loss. He grieves his beloved wife of 35 years. He served his country in the Army. He’s died twice clinically and lives with…
Homeless to Helping Others
Client Spotlight - Byron Homeless to Helping Others We first shared Byron’s story in the fall, celebrating his successful transition from the Soulard Shelter to his own apartment in a senior living center. Byron lived through childhood abuse…
You’ve Got a Friend
You’ve Got a Friend When James lost his job, he quickly became homeless. He had lived paycheck to paycheck, and his family could not help him. One brother was in jail, another “up to no good” as James…
Occupational Therapy Empowering Residents
Occupational Therapy Empowering Residents Occupational Therapy (OT) has been an integral part of Peter & Paul Community Services for decades. It is a vital component in helping our clients end their homelessness and then sustain their newfound independence…
Celebrating Second Chance Success
Celebrating Second Chance Success On May 17, PPCS hosted a Second Chance Job Fair at Biddle House. This special occasion was a testament to the power of compassion and access to opportunity. We were honored to host and…
Baking Away Homelessness with Bridge Bread
Baking Away Homelessness with Bridge Bread PPCS and Bridge Bread have been putting men to work baking delicious loaves and pastries since 2011. Now, we have committed to strengthening the partnership to help more men get their lives…
Fixing Things
Fixing Things, A Client Profile When Brian was little, he occasionally got to hang out with his dad at the auto shop where his dad was a mechanic. Brian loved watching his dad work on cars and hoped…
Share With Care
Keep stories dignified and client-centered.
When publishing stories, avoid unnecessary personal details and focus on the person’s progress, the support received, and the broader impact of PPCS programs.
Connect The Mission
Turn inspiration into action.
Pair each story with a clear next step — donate, volunteer, attend an event, or learn more about PPCS programs.
Help write the next success story.
Your support helps PPCS provide shelter, housing, recovery support, and services that move people toward long-term stability.