The short period of time that I spent at the Fall River Deaconess Home taught me invaluable life-skills. I was surrounded by a caring staff who were always supportive and willing to help me any way possible. I am currently an employee here and take pride in being able to return the service that was provided for me to other young women.

The older you get the more you appreciate Mr. Golden and his committed staff. Deaconess showed me it was okay to love myself and I did deserve to be loved.

The Deaconess School saved my life. I think about my blessings and what has been important to me in my life, and the first thing that comes to mind is Deaconess Home.

I would not have made it this far in life without you all being there for me through ups and downs. Thanks and God Bless.

Deaconess empowered me to believe I was good, had good to offer and to make the most of what I had. Staff supported me in independently accomplishing my goals; graduate high school, maintain my job, obtain my own apartment and begin college classes. The genuine compassion from staff allowed me to trust. I could open up and begin to heal. Now I utilize my coping skills to stay a productive part of society. I am now honored to be able to give back as a proud staff member of the Fall River Deaconess Home.