PRESS CHRISTMAS FOR ALL Sobriety, self-worth from the ashes of substance abuse

As part of the annual Press Christmas for All campaign, we share stories of those who have received help from the program with readers. This is one of them.

PRESS CHRISTMAS FOR ALL From rock bottom to business owner

As part of the annual Press Christmas for All campaign, we share stories of those who have received help from the program with readers. This is one of them.

Education, fatherhood, students motivate past Christmas for All recipient on upward trajectory

Education, fatherhood, students motivate past Christmas for All recipient on upward trajectory

In less than 10 days, Paul Myers will have his bachelor's degree in elementary education from the University of Idaho. By this time next year, he will proudly have his master's. "I was accepted into grad school," Myers, 42, said Monday evening. "I don't plan on stopping at my master's degree. I want to get my PhD."

PRESS CHRISTMAS FOR ALL From hardship to hope

As part of the annual Press Christmas for All campaign, we share with readers the stories of those who have received help from the program. This is one of them. The resilience and determination exhibited by "Jesse" show how far he has journeyed to turn his hardships into hope. At nearly 60 years old, Jesse was living in the back of his truck in Coeur d'Alene just as he started a new job at a local hardware store. Despite volunteering as a warming shelter manager and maintaining sobriety, he was forced to leave the shelter before he could save enough money for housing. "I've been clean and sober for two years," Jesse said. "I work out almost daily to stay physically fit. I just needed a little help to get back on my feet."

PRESS CHRISTMAS FOR ALL Mom of six appreciates the help

As part of the annual Press Christmas for All campaign, we share with readers the stories of those who have received help from the program. This is one of them. Domestic violence, mental illness, substance abuse, incarceration and homelessness have peppered the lives of "Miley" and her six children.

PRESS CHRISTMAS FOR ALL Making way for baby

As part of the annual Press Christmas for All campaign, we share with readers the stories of those who have received help from the program. This is one of them. An unplanned pregnancy meant moving back home for young college student "Keira" and her partner, "Ryan."