In this episode of Good Work West Texas, presented by Every Neighbor, hosts Cindy Payton and Leslie Crisp sit down with Tina Gillihan and Stephanie Hart of Basin Dream Center, a life-changing nonprofit serving vulnerable young adults in the Permian Basin.Tina and Stephanie share how their personal stories of trauma and healing led them to build a safe, empowering home for 17 to 26-year-olds facing homelessness, aging out of foster care, or escaping unsafe environments. Hear powerful stories of resilience, growth, and second chances—including a young woman who graduated high school, college, and earned a phlebotomy certificate in the same week.Chapters00:00 – Intro: Meet Tina and Stephanie02:14 – Why Basin Dream Center Was Founded05:30 – The Power of Personal Healing Through Service09:10 – Stephanie’s Story: From Crisis Work to Prevention13:48 – Who They Serve: Young Adults Ages 17–2615:32 – From Foster Care to a Nonprofit Dream17:00 – Outgrowing Their Space and Building a New Campus20:10 – The Emergency Shelter Vision22:56 – Partnerships and Community Referrals26:02 – Why They Call Them "Kids"28:34 – Celebrating Success Stories32:00 – Volunteer Opportunities and Community Involvement35:45 – Birthday Parties, Graduations, and Showing Up38:15 – Staying Motivated Through Hard Days42:00 – Final Reflections and One More Success StoryThis episode highlights the true meaning of “good work” happening right here in West Texas.Presented by Every Neighborhttps://everyneighbor.comLearn more about Basin Dream Centerhttps://basindreamcenter.comProduced by Forty Wolves Studiohttps://fortywolves.com

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