20 Stories of Hope collage celebrating the children, families, graduates, and teachers whose lives have been transformed through Precious Lamb Preschool.

20 Stories of Hope

For more than twenty years, Precious Lamb has been a place of healing, restoration, and most importantly, hope.

Personal testimonies from the parents, staff, students, and families whose lives have been transformed by Precious Lamb Preschool.

These twenty stories just barely scratch the surface of the impact Precious Lamb has made on children and families experiencing homelessness in our community.

The hope is that these testimonies serve as a glimpse into the impact our teachers make every day and that God’s grace has the power to transform lives. He always meets us right where we’re at, so our organization does too—meeting parents and children right where they are. No judgment. Just love.

These stories are dedicated to all the teachers who have committed their careers to serving at-risk children and giving them the tools to succeed—from preschool and beyond.

As our founder, Sharalyn Shaw-Croft, often says:

“Precious Lamb has always been a testimony of hope and ‘El Roi’—the God Who Sees (Genesis 16:13).”

Personal testimonies of healing, restoration, and hope.

LaRhonda and her son celebrating his graduation after their journey through Precious Lamb Preschool.

Stories of Hope 2: LaRhonda

LaRhonda shares how the love, encouragement, and support she found at Precious Lamb Preschool helped her build a brighter future for herself and her son.

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Penny Harvey with her family after rebuilding their lives through recovery and Precious Lamb Preschool.

Stories of Hope 4: Penny

Penny shares her remarkable journey from addiction and homelessness to recovery, faith, and a brighter future made possible through God’s grace and the support of Precious Lamb Preschool.

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Lakisha and her son smiling together after finding hope and community through Precious Lamb Preschool.

Stories of Hope 5: Lakisha

Lakisha shares how the love, guidance, and lasting support of Precious Lamb Preschool helped strengthen her recovery, her family, and her future.

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Sarah with her son John-John during their journey with Precious Lamb Preschool.

Stories of Hope 7: Sarah

Sarah shares how Precious Lamb Preschool became the village that helped her and John-John build a future filled with hope, faith, and opportunity.

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Dana Landin with her family reflecting on years of support from Precious Lamb Preschool.

Stories of Hope 8: Dana

Dana shares how the lasting love, encouragement, and support of Precious Lamb Preschool helped her family rebuild their lives and find hope for the future.

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Monica celebrating her son's graduation after overcoming homelessness and addiction.

Stories of Hope 9: Monica

Monica shares how the guidance, encouragement, and unwavering support of Precious Lamb Preschool helped her build a loving home, pursue her education, and create a brighter future for her family.

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The Yoshida Family celebrating the lasting impact of Precious Lamb Preschool. Thier son Andrew smiling after graduating preschool.

Stories of Hope 11: The Yoshida Family

Andrew shares how the compassion, flexibility, and encouragement of Precious Lamb Preschool helped his family navigate life’s challenges while building a strong foundation for his son’s future.

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Zora and her family after moving from homelessness to homeownership with Precious Lamb's support.

Stories of Hope 12: Zora

Zora shares how the support of Precious Lamb Preschool gave her family the opportunity to pursue education, achieve their dreams, and build a brighter future together.

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Xochitl with her daughters during their journey of recovery and hope.

Stories of Hope 13: Xochitl

Xochitl shares how the unconditional love and support she found at Precious Lamb Preschool helped her family heal, grow stronger, and embrace a future filled with hope.

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Jocelyn and her son celebrating Mother's Day after rebuilding their lives.

Stories of Hope 14: Jocelyn

Jocelyn shares how the unwavering support, compassion, and community she found at Precious Lamb Preschool helped her family overcome obstacles and build a future filled with opportunity.

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Geri and her daughter celebrating preschool graduation.

Stories of Hope 15: Geri

Geri shares how the love, support, and lasting relationships she found at Precious Lamb Preschool helped strengthen her family and inspired her to give back to others.

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Gabby De Luna and her son after finding healing and hope through Precious Lamb Preschool.

Stories of Hope 16: Gabby

Gabby shares how the unwavering love, compassion, and support of Precious Lamb Preschool helped her find hope, healing, and renewed purpose through life’s most difficult season.

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Elizabeth and her daughter Sunshine during their Precious Lamb journey.

Stories of Hope 17: Elizabeth

Elizabeth shares how the care, encouragement, and support of Precious Lamb Preschool helped her family find stability while giving Sunshine every opportunity to learn and thrive.

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Alex celebrating graduation after serving families at Precious Lamb Preschool.

Stories of Hope 18: Alex

Alex shares how Precious Lamb Preschool became a place of growth, purpose, and opportunity, inspiring a lifelong commitment to serving children and families.

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Veronica with her family celebrating homeownership and recovery after Precious Lamb.

Stories of Hope 19: Veronica

Veronica shares how the love, faith, and encouragement she found at Precious Lamb Preschool helped her family build a new life filled with hope and purpose.

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Kobi Cannata, one of Precious Lamb Preschool's first graduates, then and now.

Stories of Hope 20: Kobi

As a member of Precious Lamb Preschool’s first graduating class, Kobi reflects on how a strong foundation of love, learning, and opportunity helped shape his future and inspire the next generation.

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A legacy of love

“I believe what sets Precious Lamb apart from any other program is the unconditional love and acceptance that is extended to families. It doesn’t matter what they have been through, the choices they have made, or the circumstances they are facing. When they walk through our doors, they are treated with respect, dignity, and as equals—they are simply in a different part of their journey.

My hope is that as Precious Lamb continues for the next 20 to 200 years, the legacy of Precious Lamb will always be love, love, love.”

— Lailanie Jones, Former Executive Director

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