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Team Dad prepares fathers for the game of life

Steven Templin, II

Are you a father or soon-to-be father looking for a stable job, worried about your finances, wanting to better connect with your children? Do you want to become their hero, but are struggling with the mother of your children and have barriers that keep you from reaching your goals? Well, look no further. There’s a program that caters to every one of these issues.

Life as a Hispanic officer

Katherine Fernandez

After a long journey, 22-year-old Frank Cedillo has succeeded in becoming the first Hispanic deputy sheriff in Greene County.

Former student athlete returns to school as mentor

Josh Wallen

When Juan Avila was 17 and approaching his high school graduation, he had never thought about going to college.“It was a goal that I didn’t really have in mind, because I thought it was unattainable, but it happened,” he says.

Military provides path to citizenship

Kayla Carter

Two enlistees have taken advantage of opportunities that the military provides non-citizens. Pvt. Juan Alcantar and Petty Officer Staci Lopez recently became new citizens of the United States.

'Religious Visa' brings ministers to U.S. churches

Sarah Powers

Yolanda Miranda welcomes her Sunday morning congregation with hugs and handshakes. She seemed to know all 20 members at Manantial de Vida United Methodist Church in Abingdon, Va. Miranda is among the ministers who come to this country to work under a religious worker, which allowed her to form the congregation.

Families divided by borders

Kel Harris

 Daniel A., 32, moved from Honduras to the United States almost four years ago. His family in Honduras accepts the money order he mails every other week instead of seeing their son. Daniel’s is one of many families divided by borders. 

Reality of a DUI

David Mason

Court costs, lawyer’s fees, fines, jail time, losing your driver’s license. If you drink and drive, you can expect all this. Getting a DUI is a crime that comes with a lot of punishment.

Getting your visa

Allie Word

Getting a visa is a long process, and it's important to get help when applying for a family member living in another country. Catholic Charities of East Tennessee has immigration services that can help families in the region.

It's a family tradition

Whitney Page

Maria and Johnathan Webb have been married four years. They are young, in love, and have a plan for their life: to eventually be able to take care of their parents.