My Story: Stephanie Baker
January 11, 2010 | By Jenni Baker | 
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I was born in St. Louis, MO and raised in different children’s homes. I got a scholarship to Philander Smith College and ended up in Little Rock, AR. I majored in English, and my senior year, I was in a car accident that put me in a wheelchair. I have a spinal cord injury, but I did manage to get my degree.
I came to Goodwill Industries of Arkansas after I lost my house. I was homeless and jobless and I had no income. I stayed with my daughter for a little while and then I heard about Goodwill.
I worked in the consumer program, where I went through training to be able to learn to get to work on time, to take instructions, and to be responsible for what I was supposed to do.
Stephanie Baker addresses letters at Goodwill Industries of Arkansas.
When I finished the program, it wasn’t easy to find a job because of my disability. I talked with my case manager and we came up with a plan for me to get certified in teaching. I had a degree in English but I didn’t have my license. We found a program where I could go online and work on getting the hours I needed to get my license. That’s what I’m pursuing now.
It’s been a great experience. I would highly recommend people come and give Goodwill a chance and see what they have to offer. They have job opportunities for you and training for you.
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Stephanie I am Blessed to have met you and every time I see you no matter what you always have a Smile on your face and we laugh and talk,Keep on doing what you are doing,keeping me encouraged and Never Give Up.Let’s Continue To Pass It On.
Our situations sound a lot alike. Thank you for telling your story. Best of luck!
Stephanie
Randy & I are sooo very proud of you and your accomplishments. It was really exhilarating to read and hear you tell your story. We’re glad you had the opportunity to share such an inspiring story with the world. Perhaps others will be inspired by it. Our prayer is that God continues to bless you abundantly today and always. We love you.