New Jersey Trooper Went from Homeless to Inspiring Others to Achieve Their Dreams

“Coming from that background, feeling defenseless about what’s going on in the community and my household I had to come back and make a difference,” she said. “It’s one reason I chose this profession.” More Here.

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March 29, 2018
“Coming from that background, feeling defenseless about what’s going on in the community and my household I had to come back and make a difference,” she said. “It’s one reason I chose this profession.” More Here.
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